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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH May 13, 2016

Mom killed disabled daughter so she'd be 'in heaven with me'

An Illinois woman accused of giving her severely disabled adult daughter a fatal dose of meds last year before trying to kill herself stood before a Cook County judge Wednesday, explaining that her love for her daughter was so strong that killing her seemed the most humane thing to do.

Pet Health May 13, 2016

Surgery restores paralyzed border collie's ability to walk

Paralysis is usually thought to be permanent, but thanks to a surgical team from UC Davis' veterinary hospital, a 4-year-old border collie’s inability to move has been reversed.

Stroke May 13, 2016

Illinois college basketball player suffers 2 strokes in 3 months

Strokes are most common in people over age 65, but 22-year-old college athlete Jason McClellan is part of the estimated 10 to 15 percent who suffer from the leading cause of disability in the United States.

Mind and Body May 12, 2016

Yoga may improve memory better than brain training

Yoga isn't just good for the body; it might help your memory too, a small new study suggests

ENDOCRINE May 12, 2016

Rise in heat waves tied to kidney disease 'epidemics'

An increase in heat waves worldwide linked to climate change may be behind epidemics of kidney disease detected in workers who are increasingly exposed to heat and dehydration, according to a research review.

Zika May 12, 2016

Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases fall to 4,759

The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus was down to 4,759 in the week through May 7, the Health Ministry said Wednesday, hundreds less than more than 5,200 suspected in late March.

MENTAL HEALTH May 12, 2016

Suicides rarer in some ex-NFL players but questions remain

Government research on more than 3,000 retired NFL players says suicides were less common among men in this group than in the general population.

Alzheimers May 11, 2016

Brain scans find protein a marker of Alzheimer's decline

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scientists are peeking inside living brains to watch for the first time as a toxic duo of plaques and tangles interact to drive Alzheimer's disease - and those tangles may predict early symptoms, a finding with implications for better treatments.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH May 11, 2016

Paralyzed Michigan college student campaigning to win new mobility van

When he was 15 years old, Drew Clayborn was practicing a backflip for a school musical when he suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH May 10, 2016

Teens with ADHD have special treatment needs

- Drugs and psychotherapy can help teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manage symptoms and improve in school, a new research review suggests, but adolescents still have treatment needs that are quite distinct from younger children.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH May 10, 2016

Youngest kids in class have higher risk of ADHD diagnosis

Parents of children with birthdays right before the cutoff date for school enrollment often worry these kids will struggle academically and socially with being the youngest and smallest in class.