Brain May Shrink in Decade Before Alzheimer's Symptoms Appear
Although study participants had no memory problems at first, the disease had taken a footholdContinue Reading
Experts Call for Twist on Football Helmet Design
Aim would be for a redesign to better prevent brain bleedingContinue Reading
Scientists Complete Detailed Map of Human Brain
It shows 1,000 anatomical sites, myriad of genetic details, researchers sayContinue Reading
Abusive Head Trauma in Infants Doubled During Recession: Study
Financial stress may trigger violent behavior toward babies, researchers sayContinue Reading
Low-Intensity Exercise, Drug Combo Can Help Parkinson's Patients, Studies Show
Regimens improved movement and coordination, and reduced tremorsContinue Reading
What Happens When Kids Born Blind Gain Sight?
Brain doesn’t make connection between seeing and touching right away, small study findsContinue Reading
Brisk Walk Can Boost Blood Flow to the Brain: Report
Older women benefited from aerobic activity, 30-50 minutes, 3-4 times per week, small study foundContinue Reading
New Pill for MS Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
Experimental medication slowed the rate of brain atrophy and disease progression and relapse, study foundContinue Reading
Multitasking Just a Bit Tougher for Older People: Study
But the difference in distractability, compared to the young, isn’t hugeContinue Reading
Parkinson's May Have Links to Certain Cancers, Study Suggests
Genealogical data shows higher odds for melanoma, prostate cancerContinue Reading
People With Epilepsy More Prone to Brain Tumors: Study
Seizures may signal presence of early tumor that hasn’t been detected, researchers sayContinue Reading
Liberals, Conservatives May Have Different Brain Structures
Researchers find divergence in neurological areas linked to openness, anxietyContinue Reading
Early Response to Alcohol May Predict Later Drinking Behavior
Heavy use more likely if the brain responds to the substance as a stimulant, study suggestsContinue Reading