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Parkinsons Disease October 28, 2015

Parkinson's drugs linked to sex and gambling addictions

Pathological gambling, hypersexuality and compulsive shopping are some of the abnormal behaviors that are linked to the use of certain drugs commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease, according to a new study

Medications October 28, 2015

Oral contraceptives linked to increased risk of multiple sclerosis

In a new study, researchers found an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) among women who have taken oral contraceptives. However, the findings do not mean women should stop using birth control, the researchers say.

Alzheimers October 28, 2015

Brain receptor cell could be target for Alzheimer's treatment, study says

Scientists believe blocking a key receptor in brain cells may play a major role in diffusing the biological consequences of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

Alzheimers October 28, 2015

Common antidepressant may halt plaque growth associated with Alzheimer’s

A commonly used medication could hold the key to treating or preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

Pregnancy October 28, 2015

Woman with MS acts as surrogate, carries granddaughter

After her daughter went into premature labor and lost the baby, a North Dakota woman volunteered to act as a surrogate, carrying her own granddaughter— with an unusual benefit for her own health.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Weight-loss surgery may not increase health costs for diabetes

Weight loss surgery may be a cost-effective way of lowering blood sugar for many diabetics, not just those who are severely obese, a Swedish study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Less sleep tied to brain shrinkage, cognitive decline

Less sleep was found to be associated with brain shrinkage and cognitive decline, according to new research of older adults.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

G8 summit calls for AIDS-style fight against dementia

The world needs to fight the spread of dementia in the same way it mobilized against AIDS, a British government minister told a special summit on the disease on Wednesday, saying failure to tackle it would wreck state health budgets.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Neck manipulations may be associated with stroke

Blood vessel tears that lead to strokes may be associated with – but not necessarily caused by – treatments involving neck manipulations, researchers say.

ALS October 28, 2015

Poor sleep linked to Alzheimer's in US study

Disrupted sleep was linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's in a new study by US scientists

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Sound mind and sound body? This protein helps both

A sound mind in a sound body: The Roman poet Juvenal wrote 2,000 years ago that it was worth praying for.