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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 20, 2016

Certain factors increase magnitude of head impact in HS football

In high school football, head impacts are more severe in the second quarter of the game, when caused by contact with another player and after longer closing distances, according to a new U.S. study.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 20, 2016

Physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia: increasingly legal but still rare

Legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are mainly used by patients with cancer, but remain rare, according to a new analysis of such programs.

Head Injury July 19, 2016

Dr. Manny: The insanity behind the MMA and WWE

While the dangers associated with playing professional football and other contact sports are well-documented, the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA,) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) continue operate somewhat under the radar as their athletes enter the cage or ring and fight until what seems like an inevitably early death.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 19, 2016

Over 80? Too few medications might be dangerous

With all the talk about the risks of "polypharmacy" - being prescribed more than five medications - it might be surprising to learn that not receiving enough of the right prescriptions can also significantly increase your risk of being hospitalized or dying.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 19, 2016

Dozens of wrestlers sue WWE over neurological injuries

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc was sued on Monday by dozens of retired wrestlers seeking to hold the company responsible for neurological injuries they claimed to have suffered by participating in its bouts.

Stroke July 18, 2016

9 out of every 10 strokes are preventable, study suggests

Nine out of every 10 strokes has a modifiable risk factor, including hypertension, a new study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 18, 2016

Brainstorm's cell therapy safe, well tolerated in ALS study

Drug developer Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc said its experimental cell therapy was found safe and well tolerated in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disorder, in a mid-stage study.

Infertility July 18, 2016

Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids

Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 15, 2016

Michigan man suffering from rare movement disorder walks to raise awareness

A Michigan man suffering from a relatively unknown disease will participate in a walk Sunday in an effort to raise awareness of the crippling neurological disorder that affects his every movement.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 15, 2016

Technology gives unique voices to those who can't speak

Jessie Levine smiles and shakes her head when she hears the outgoing voicemail message on her iPhone.

Stroke July 14, 2016

Tighter blood pressure control may be advisable for elderly

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study might help doctors answer the controversial question of what's the healthiest blood pressure for older adults.