Shrinkage of Brain Region May Signal Onset of Multiple Sclerosis
2013-04-23
Study tied changes in thalamus to tell-tale MS signContinue Reading
Older Adults’ Posture May Predict Future Disability
2013-04-19
Spinal measurement was tied to whether seniors in study would need help with routine activitiesContinue Reading
Kids’ Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes
2013-04-19
Educational approaches that address each issue work best, review suggestsContinue Reading
Your Autoantibody ‘Profile’ Might Someday Help Spot Illness
2013-04-18
Differences showed up in study of people with conditions including Alzheimer’s, breast cancerContinue Reading
Scientists May Have Spotted Brain’s ‘Numbers Center’
2013-04-18
They pinpointed the tiny area activated by viewing ‘1’ but not ‘one’Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Patients May Face Looming Shortage of Neurologists
2013-04-18
Medicare payment system undervalues one-on-one evaluations by these specialists, experts sayContinue Reading
Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People With Alzheimer’s
2013-04-17
Study finding doesn’t mean you’ll get the disease if family members have it, experts stressContinue Reading
No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child’s Development: Study
2013-04-17
No mental deficit for 7-year-olds born to mothers who drank once or twice a week; one doctor urges cautionContinue Reading
Babies Born Even Slightly Early May Lag Behind: Study
2013-04-16
Women urged to rethink early elective C-sections, inductions unless medically neededContinue Reading
Why Some Stroke Survivors Struggle With Communication
2013-04-15
Efforts at language impaired when function has to shift to the right side of the brain, researchers sayContinue Reading
Exercise May Help People With Alzheimer’s Avoid Nursing Homes
2013-04-15
Study finds regular activity delays physical decline, reduces fallsContinue Reading
Beer’s Taste May Trigger Urge to Get Drunk
2013-04-15
Study found flavor alone activated brain’s reward center; effect stronger with family history of alcoholismContinue Reading
Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp
2013-04-15
Even solving puzzles might stave off decline and memory loss, study hintsContinue Reading
Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms: Study
2013-04-15
Early identification essential to help kids reach their potential, researcher saysContinue Reading