Scary Events Might Also Activate Brain's Reward Center
2011-03-03
Mouse study suggests a mechanism for ‘thrill-seeking’ behavior in humansContinue Reading
Ibuprofen Linked to Lower Parkinson's Disease Risk
2011-03-02
New research strengthens association, but more study is needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Poor People With Epilepsy More Prone to Uncontrolled Seizures
2011-03-02
Drug side effects, ER visits also more frequent than in more affluent people with the disorder, study findsContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Risk Looks Higher if Mom Had the Disease
2011-02-28
Brain scans of dementia-free adults revealed more atrophy in those whose mothers had the disorderContinue Reading
With a 'Third Arm,' It's the Thought That Counts
2011-02-28
Making the brain think a prosthetic is person’s real limb could help in stroke recovery, scientists sayContinue Reading
Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk
2011-02-27
Adults need at least 4,000 IU a day, study suggestsContinue Reading
Standard Exams Might Not Catch Full Potential of Brain Damaged Patients
2011-02-25
MRI study found cognition levels varied widely in patients with severe brain injuriesContinue Reading
Spinal Fluid May Hold Clues to Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2011-02-24
Strong evidence suggests that the central nervous system is involved in both conditionsContinue Reading
Most 'Locked-In Syndrome' Patients Happy, Survey Finds
2011-02-24
‘Subjective well-being’ may help those with inability to move or speak, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Autopsies Reveal Alzheimer's Often Misdiagnosed
2011-02-23
About half do not have sufficient numbers of brain lesions to confirm the disease, study findsContinue Reading
Cell Phones Affect Areas of the Brain, Study Shows
2011-02-22
But experts don’t yet know if effect is harmfulContinue Reading
Brain's Electrical Activity May Help Spot Infants at High Risk for Autism
2011-02-22
EEGs plus computer analysis detected subtle pattern differences the human eye might missContinue Reading
High Cholesterol, Hypertension May Harm Memory in Middle Age
2011-02-21
Study finds link between cardiovascular disease and lower scores on mental skills testsContinue Reading
Busy Social Life May Stave Off Disability in Elderly
2011-02-21
Seniors who participate in activities are better able to continue self-care, study findsContinue Reading