Blood Test Might Help Spot, Monitor Concussions
2014-03-13
Study found levels of a protein linked with brain damage spiked right after injury, dropped with recoveryContinue Reading
Smokers’ Brains Perk Up at Positive Cigarette Images: Study
2014-03-12
Scans showed less response to negative images of habit’s consequencesContinue Reading
Are You Musical or Tone Deaf? Genes May Be Key
2014-03-12
But many factors likely play a role in Mozart-like musical genius, experts sayContinue Reading
FDA Approves First Device to Prevent Migraines
2014-03-11
Wearable headband uses electrodes to stimulate nerve tied to the headachesContinue Reading
Preschoolers Beat College Kids at Figuring Out Gadgets
2014-03-11
Researchers say the very young take more flexible approach to problem-solvingContinue Reading
‘Senior Moments’ Don’t Seem to Lead to Dementia for Most
2014-03-10
Study reassuring for people with ‘mild cognitive impairment,’ experts sayContinue Reading
Simple Blood Test May Have Power to Predict Dementia Risk
2014-03-09
Scientists who tested seniors say the results detected almost all of those who would develop problemsContinue Reading
NIH Launches ‘Nerve Stimulation’ Trial to Ease Tinnitus
2014-03-06
Agency is seeking patients suffering from chronic ‘ringing in the ears’Continue Reading
Twins Study May Give Some Insight Into Alzheimer’s
2014-03-05
Research suggests genes play key role in each person’s susceptibility to the diseaseContinue Reading
Vets’ Brain Damage From Blasts Not Always Apparent: Study
2014-03-04
But scans might reveal symptomless war injuriesContinue Reading
Poor Sleep in Gulf War Vets May Be Tied to Brain Changes
2014-02-28
Researchers say problem seems to be linked with less gray matter, which controls memory, thinkingContinue Reading
Insomniacs’ Brains May Work Differently
2014-02-28
Small study suggests more ‘plasticity’ might keep active brains too busy at nightContinue Reading
Early Signs That High-Calorie Diet May Help With Lou Gehrig’s Disease
2014-02-27
Regimen that boosted carbohydrate intake seemed to work best, researchers say, but more study neededContinue Reading
Diagnosing Concussion
2014-02-27
A simple, sideline vision test may help diagnose concussion.Continue Reading