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Parkinsons Disease October 28, 2015

Researchers identify biological process that triggers Parkinson’s disease

New research has identified a biological ‘trigger’ for Parkinson’s disease. 

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

5 diseases doctors often get wrong

When you experience strange pains, mysterious digestive issues, or other unexplained symptoms, you'd hope a trip to the doctor would solve your health woes.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Brain training helped older adults stay sharp for years, study finds

A brief course of brain exercises helped older adults hold on to improvements in reasoning skills and processing speed for 10 years after the course ended, according to results from the largest study ever done on cognitive training.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Oregon boy’s fatal diagnosis leads to life-saving treatment for brother

An Oregon family is fighting for mandatory testing of a rare neurological disorder after their oldest son was diagnosed with the condition and their youngest son was saved from it at birth.

ALS October 28, 2015

The role of B vitamins in the prevention of Alzheimer's

B vitamins have long been known to play a key role in metabolism and energy extraction and new research suggests that they may also play a role in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease – which is good news for the aging U.S. population

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Lightning strike leaves Ohio boy brain-damaged

A 13-year-old southwest Ohio boy seriously hurt by a lightning strike at an Indiana summer camp in June is breathing on his own but hasn't been able to speak or move without help

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Discovery of hidden vessel in brain called 'dazzling'

It may not sound like much to those without neuroscience degrees: A researcher at the University of Virginia spotted a lymphatic vessel while studying the brain of a mouse.

Men's Health October 28, 2015

Study finds electrical stimulation can help boost memory performance

Researchers have found that applying an electrical boost to the brain of a healthy person can enhance memory performance.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Family, doctors fail to notice chopstick stuck in boy's brain

A baby in China went 10 days with a chopstick stuck up his nose, which punctured his brain and caused an infection because nobody noticed, Central European News reported.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

More concussions reported among high school athletes

Between 2005 and 2012, concussions among high school athletes became more common with every passing academic year, according to a new U.S. study.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Low-cost tech helps brain-injured patients speak

A week before Maggie Worthen was due to graduate from Smith College, she suffered a severe brain stem stroke that left her unable to move or speak. She was only 22.