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Scientists May Have Spotted Stuttering's Origins in the Brain
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Stuttering is a neurological condition, not a psychological one, and scientists in Finland now believe they've found the disrupted network in the brain that may cause it....
Will Epilepsy Meds Taken in Pregnancy Affect a Child's Creativity?
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Newer epilepsy drugs taken while pregnant won’t affect the creative thinking of children, an effect that had been observed in older medications, a new study reports. R...
Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Harming Your Brain
THURSDAY, May 22, 2024 – Ultra-processed foods are bad for more than your waistline: New research shows they seem to raise the risk of stroke and dementia-related memory or thinking problems. A 10%...
'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – For decades, Todd Vogt has been dedicated to the sport of rowing, believing he was in peak physical condition. Then, a series of symptoms began to emerge, turning his life...
'Climbing the Ladder' in Life Could Stave Off Dementia
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Have you been socially and economically "upwardly mobile" through your life? If so, you may be doing your brain health a big favor, new Japanese research suggests. Folks...
Neurobehavioral Issues Increased in Children With Prenatal Fluoride Exposure
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Prenatal fluoride exposure is associated with increased neurobehavioral problems, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Network Open. Ashley J. Malin, Ph.D.,...
New Blood Test Could Spot Dangerous Type of Stroke
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – When a stroke hits, "time is brain," doctors say, with neurons beginning to die off in minutes. Quickly figuring out which type of stroke a patient has been hit with is...
Dreams Might Help You Process Bad Experiences
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – A good night’s sleep helps clear the cobwebs from your mind, and researchers now think they’ve figured out how dreaming helps. A night spent dreaming appears to help people b...
Survival Possible for Some With TBI for Whom Treatment Was Withdrawn
MONDAY, May 13, 2024 – A substantial proportion of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who undergo withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST) could have survived and regained at least...
Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy Often Undiagnosed
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 – Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) is common and is frequently undiagnosed, according to a study published online May 8 in Neurology. Melissa A. Elafros, M.D., Ph.D.,...
Spinal Cord 'Wraparound' Device Could Help Treat Paralysis
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – A tiny, flexible device that wraps around the spinal cord could be a breakthrough in the treatment of spinal injuries. The device, developed by a University of Cambridge...
Scientists May Have Located Your Brain's 'Neural Compass'
TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 – Researchers say they’ve identified a human “neural compass” – a pattern of brain activity that helps prevent humans from becoming lost. For the first time, the internal compa...
EPA Earmarks $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will spend $3 billion to help states and territories identify and replace lead water pipes. "The science is clear, there ...
Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Advanced scanning techniques can find hidden inflammation in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a new study shows. This “smoldering” inflammation detected by pos...
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...
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