FeaturedNeurology·August 21, 2015·3 min readLingering Physical and Mental Health Issues for Spouses of Stroke SurvivorsA new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner's stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 20, 2015·6 min readHigher Risk of Stroke in People Who Work Long HoursA new study reports people who work 55 hours or more per week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 9, 2015·4 min readCommon Medications May Delay Recovery From Brain InjuriesAccording to researchers, medications used to treat common conditions from bladder dysfunction to depression and insomnia, can delay recovery for patients with brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2015·5 min readHow to Live to 100: Scientists Crack the Secrets of CentenariansTo live to be 100, you need to keep inflammation low and telomeres long, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 8, 2015·3 min readKidney Function Impairment Linked to Brain DisordersAccording to a new study, poor kidney function is linked to stroke and dementia as a result of decreased blood flow to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2015·4 min readLow Scores on Thinking Skills Test Could Signify Increased Heart Attack RiskAccording to researchers, lower performance on thinking skills tests could signify an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2015·3 min readHigh Salt Intake Could Contribute to Increased Multiple Sclerosis RiskA new study reports high sodium intake could be a novel risk factor for MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 3, 2015·4 min readCommonly Prescribed Dementia Drugs Could Cause Harmful Weight LossA new study reports some drugs commonly prescribed to help treat dementia patients can cause significant weight loss and increase mortality.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·July 31, 2015·6 min readTargeted Therapy Appears Effective Against Subtype of MedulloblastomaAccording to a new study, a drug currently used to treat advanced skin cancer has also shown to be effective against the SHH subtype of Medulloblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 28, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk FactorsResearchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2015·5 min readPlacebo Power: Patients Still Feel Relief Even When They Know They are Taking PlacebosAccording to a new study, even when people are aware they are taking a placebo, they still feel relief from pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2015·2 min readNew Drug Slows Progression of Mild Alzheimer’s DiseaseA drug currently in phase 3 of trials appears to slow the progression of mild Alzheimer's disease.Read More
