Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that could signify a risk for early onset of Parkinson's disease.
Researchers have identified a new biomarker for spinal cord and brain inflammation.
Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.
A new study reports engaging in activities that are mentally stimulating can help to stave off the onset of mild cognitive impairment.
A new study reports researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to allow him to stand, move his legs and make stepping motions.
A new study reveals information about life expectancy for those with Parkinson's and other synucleinopathies.
A new study reveals people with Parkinson's disease face a higher risk of developing melanoma skin cancer, and vice versa, than those without the diseases. Parkinson's patients were 4 times more likely to develop skin cancer than those without the movement impairing disease. Additionally, people diagnosed with melanoma were at a fourfold risk of developing Parkinson's.
A new study reveals how LMO1 works wih the MYCN gene to fuel the spread of neuroblastoma brain cancer.
New guidelines recommend twice weekly exercise for people with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and cognition.
Low intensity electrical stimulation to specific brain areas can help to improve short term verbal memory, researchers report.
A new study reveals women can experience vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause long after other symptoms of menopause have ceased and well into old age.
Researchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.
