FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 23, 2017·3 min readWhat Percentage of ALS is Genetic?Summary: Researchers discover a specific genetic mutation in approximately 17% of people with ALS who report no family history of...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 7, 2017·3 min readDoes Consuming Low Fat Dairy Increase Parkinson’s Risk?According to researchers, people who consumed at least three servings of low fat dairy a day were had a 34% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 3, 2017·4 min readGene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sResearchers have identified a gene mutation that can accelerate memory loss and cognitive function in those at risk of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 26, 2017·4 min readCould Parkinson’s Disease Start in the Gut?According to researchers, Parkinson's disease may start in the gut and spread to the brain via the vagus nerve.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 21, 2017·3 min readPreliminary Study Suggests Possible New Treatment for MSAccording to researchers, a small preliminary study could show promise for a new treatment for those with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 19, 2017·3 min readCannabis Based Medicine May Cut Seizures in Half For Those With Hard to Treat EpilepsyCannabidiol could help cut seizures by half in children and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, an extremely severe form of epilepsy, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 31, 2017·4 min readHepatitis B and C May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports people with Hepatitis B are up to 76% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, and those with Hep C are 51% more likely to develop the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 2, 2017·5 min readHeads Up! Headers in Soccer Make Players More Likely To Suffer ConcussionsAccording to researchers, soccer players who hit their heads two or more times in a two week period, by heading a ball or a minor collision with another player, were more likely to express symptoms of concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 19, 2017·4 min readMapping Brain of Preterm Babies May Predict Later DisabilitiesResearchers report using neuroimaging to map the brains of preterm babies soon after their born could hold clues as to possible disabilities they may develop.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 4, 2017·4 min readMediterranean Diet May Have Lasting Effects on Brain HealthA new study reports older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume during a 3 year period than those who didn't.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2016·2 min readProtein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk of Memory Problems and DementiaAccording to a new study, protein in urine is associated with a slightly increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2016·4 min readIncreased Risk of Multiple Sclerosis For Those Born With Low Vitamin D LevelsA new study reports of an increased risk for developing multiple sclerosis later in life for babies born with lower levels of vitamin D.Read More
