THURSDAY, July 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could ADHD drugs also treat degenerative brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease? British researchers say there is good evidence that some medications used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — known as noradrenergic drugs — might also help treat key aspects of Alzheimer’s. “Repurposing ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In yet another report that illustrates the dangers pot poses to the young, developing brain, a new British study finds teenagers are much more likely than adults to develop an addiction to marijuana. “We found that teenagers are three and a half timesContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers studying genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease have identified a new gene, called MGMT, that increases risk for this common dementia in women. “This is one of a few and perhaps the strongest associations of a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s that isContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men, and a new study shows that certain brain changes known to increase this risk may accrue during menopause. Women who have gone through menopause have more white matter hyperintensities in their brains thanContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When former professional Major League Soccer (MLS) player Scott Vermillion died at age 44, he had stage 2 CTE, his family announced Tuesday. He is the first former MLS player diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Vermillion died from an accidental overdose inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A yearly flu shot may do more than protect you from a nasty bout of influenza: New research suggests it may help guard against Alzheimer’s disease as well. People who were vaccinated at least once over four years were 40% less likely toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Tension headaches can make you feel like a vice is squeezing your entire head, and if you’re among the millions prone to these crushing headaches, a new study brings some welcome news. Acupuncture may help prevent tension headaches. Folks with chronic tension headachesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Breathing in air pollution can lead to toxic particles entering the brain — and not just through the nose. New research suggests they have a direct pathway through the bloodstream, potentially contributing to brain disorders and neurological damage. “There are gaps in ourContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Keeping your bedroom dark not only helps you get a good night’s sleep, but may significantly lower your odds of developing three major health problems, a new study suggests. Older men and women who used night lights, or left their TV, smartphone orContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It sounds easy, but standing on one leg for 10 seconds can be harder than you think. And your ability to do so — or not — may predict whether you are more likely to die within the next decade, a new studyContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many COVID-19 long-haulers still have neurological symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems six months later, new research shows. The findings are the first from an ongoing study of long-haulers by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What goes through your dog’s mind when you tell him to find his favorite toy? Hungarian researchers say Fido relies on a mental image based on sensory features. Dogs call to mind the way that toy looks, feels and smells. The finding —Continue Reading
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Latin dance classes may be a great workout and social outlet, but new research suggests that learning the intricate steps of the salsa, samba and merengue may also improve your memory. In the study, a Latin dance program was offered to more thanContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Managing epilepsy is an increasingly expensive process in the United States, with prices of brand-name anti-seizure drugs nearly quadrupling over eight years, a new study finds. From 2010 to 2018, the cost of brand-named epilepsy drugs, including meds like Vimpat (lacosamide), rose 277%Continue Reading