Is a Better Sleeping Pill on the Way?
2013-04-03
New type of med may eliminate grogginess, other side effects, study suggestsContinue Reading
Laser Therapy Switches Cocaine Addiction On, Off in Rats: Study
2013-04-03
Trials of the brain treatment planned for humans, but with electromagnetic stimulation insteadContinue Reading
Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
2013-04-02
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’sContinue Reading
Mental, Physical Challenges May Help Seniors Stay Sharp, Study Says
2013-04-01
Small steps, including stretching, watching educational DVDs, reaped rewardsContinue Reading
Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
2013-04-01
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levelsContinue Reading
Researchers Test Implanted Brain Stimulator for Alzheimer’s
2013-03-28
They hope the device will restore some thinking ability and improve focus, attentionContinue Reading
FDA Approves New Multiple Sclerosis Drug
2013-03-28
Tecfidera a ‘welcome addition’ for patients battling the neurological disease, one expert saidContinue Reading
Brain Differences Seen in People With Migraines
2013-03-26
MRI study suggests changes occur in areas associated with painContinue Reading
Early Thinking Problems May Signal Future Dementia in Parkinson’s Patients
2013-03-25
But predictive value of finding still needs to be proved, expert saysContinue Reading
Pneumonia May Lead to Serious Aftereffects for Seniors
2013-03-23
Study of patients hospitalized for condition found higher risk of mental decline, disabilityContinue Reading
Reduced ‘Fine-Tuning’ of Brain May Hamper Face Recognition in Autism
2013-03-23
Lack of this ability can prevent social interaction, study author saysContinue Reading
Acting Out Dreams During Sleep May Signal Dementia
2013-03-21
Small study connects REM sleep behavior disorder with ‘Lewy bodies’ in brainContinue Reading
Dotarem Approved for Nervous System MRIs
2013-03-21
Contrast agent helps doctors view brain and spineContinue Reading