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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 18, 2016

Toxic chemicals tied to $340B in US health costs and lost wages

Chemicals found in plastic bottles, flame retardants, metal food cans, detergents, cosmetics and pesticides cost the U.S. more than $340 billion a year in health costs and lost earnings, a new study estimates.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 17, 2016

Groom carries wheelchair-bound bride down aisle

Weeks before her wedding, Hannah Kyle was in a car accident that left her with a broken pelvis and ribs, a concussion and a punctured kidney.

Stroke October 17, 2016

US diabetics have worsening blood sugar control

The number of U.S. diabetics with healthy blood sugar levels has declined in recent years, a study suggests.

Alzheimers October 14, 2016

'Head rush' linked with increased risk for dementia in older adults

If you've ever felt a rush of dizziness after standing up too quickly, take heed: Older adults who experience that disorienting feeling frequently may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study from the Netherlands finds

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 13, 2016

Paralyzed man feels touch through mind-controlled robot hand

A paralyzed man is regaining a sense of touch while using a mind-controlled robotic hand, feeling subtle pressure in his own fingers when the artificial ones are touched.

Stroke October 13, 2016

More evidence links high sodium intake to risk of death

Keeping sodium intake low may prolong life according to a new study that set out to clarify the long-term risk of eating too much sodium and the benefits of cutting down.

Men's Health October 13, 2016

Meditation linked to lower stress among prison inmates

Prisoners who practice transcendental meditation twice a day may experience less stress and fewer mental health issues than fellow inmates who don't meditate, a small U.S. study suggests.

Pregnancy October 12, 2016

Teen OCD may trace back to environment at birth and even before

Obsessive-compulsive disorder that surfaces during adolescence or early adulthood may actually have origins in the circumstances surrounding pregnancy and infancy, a Swedish study suggests.

Stroke October 11, 2016

Some blood pressure drugs tied to risk of mood disorder hospital stays

Common blood pressure medications may increase the risk for severe mood disorder episodes, a new study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 10, 2016

Ventilator use surges for nursing home residents with dementia

The number of nursing home residents with advanced dementia who get hooked up to breathing machines has roughly doubled in recent years even though this doesn't appear to help them live longer, a U.S. study suggests.

Product Recalls October 10, 2016

Recalled shellfish from Maine contaminated with amnesia-causing neurotoxin

Shellfish from Maine have been recalled after samples tested positive for high levels of a dangerous neurotoxin.