Health News Archives

IV ’Ice Slurry’ Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
Innovative approach could give heart attack victims, other patients more time, developers say

Only Half of MS Patients Respond to Interferon Therapy
Finding may support idea that multiple sclerosis isn't a single disease, one expert says

’Cognitive Reserve’ May Help Fight Alzheimer’s
Study sees less damage from brain plaques in those with more education

Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
Study found additional guidance led to fewer side effects

Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others’ Pain
Neurological 'reward centers' lit up as they watched injuries occur, study found

Depression Heightens Sensitivity to Pain
MRI reveals relationship between mental condition and reaction to physical discomfort

New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
Two different approaches seek to interfere with mechanisms that inhibit cell regeneration

Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Lower estrogen levels among sufferers may be the reason why, researchers say

Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease
Treatment cured memory problems in mice, researchers found

ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
It's likely because girls' brains mature earlier, study says