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Alzheimers February 12, 2016

Innovative treatment holds promise for new approach to Alzheimer's treatment

In decades of research, scientists have focused on eliminating the signature plaques of Alzheimer’s to fight the devastating disease. Now, a drug in phase-II trials is taking a new approach, focusing on strengthening cells’ protection against neurological attacks, which may be a game changer, Time reported.

Incredible Health February 12, 2016

Paralyzed college soccer star finds new sport

In 2014, Brett Gravatt scored the only goal for Penn State in a NCAA soccer tournament game.

Children's Health February 11, 2016

Bilingual toddlers better at solving certain problems

Toddlers who already speak two languages are better than their peers at a particular kind of problem solving that requires knowing when it's okay to change the rules, according to a new study.

Head Injury February 11, 2016

WWE’s Daniel Bryan admits post-concussion seizures forced retirement, cautions other athletes

On Monday, WWE superstar Daniel Bryan shocked fans by announcing his immediate retirement on Twitter due to medical reasons.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH February 11, 2016

Childhood ADHD may raise later obesity risk for women

Young women who were diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood are more likely to be obese than peers without an ADHD diagnosis, according to a U.S. study.

Men's Health February 11, 2016

Out of shape in middle age may mean a smaller brain later

People who are out of shape in midlife may end up with smaller brain volume as they age compared to peers who exercise regularly, a according to a U.S. study.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH February 11, 2016

Study finds concerning trends among Dutch assisted suicide cases

Laws permitting assisted suicide may justify the right of even psychiatric patients to end their lives in theory, but the reality of implementing such programs is messy, a study of the Netherlands finds.

Stroke February 11, 2016

Dementia rate fell 44 percent since late 1970s, Framingham study finds

Dementia is on the decline, according to a new analysis of health records from thousands of people in one Massachusetts town.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH February 11, 2016

Eating fish may benefit older adults at risk for dementia

For older people, the brain-protecting benefits of eating fish outweigh any potential harms from mercury, according to a small U.S. brain study.

Outbreaks February 10, 2016

CDC detects Zika in tissue of Brazilian babies who died of microcephaly, finds strongest link yet

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed during a House panel Wednesday that it had identified Zika virus in tissue samples of two Brazilian babies who died of microcephaly, USA Today reported.

Outbreaks February 10, 2016

Scientists attack Zika virus from multiple angles

Scientists on the frontlines of the Zika virus battle are closing in on the mosquito-borne illness from multiple angles.