Health News Archives

Overeating Can Throw Off Metabolism
Researchers find brain pathway that's activated, increasing risk of obesity, diabetes

Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding
That raises risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, researchers say

’Fear of Losing’ Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Brain imaging reveals why some people can't resist paying too much at auctions

Scientists ID Compounds That Prevent Brain Nerve Damage
Finding could help develop new drugs to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's diseases

Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
Those greater than 13 millimeters in width twice as likely to burst, study finds

Family History Key Player in Brain Cancer Risk
Having immediate relatives with tumors boosts one's risk for same, study says

Simple Blood Test Could Spot Alzheimer’s Risk
Levels of amyloid beta peptide increase before, decrease after disease presents, study says

Compound Reverses Huntington’s Symptoms in Mice
Treatment slowed reduction of brain size, improved motor functioning, study finds

Later Use of Clot-Buster After Stroke Possible: Study
tPA can be safely given beyond the current 3-hour limit, international researchers find

Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids’ Sports Injuries
Concussion most common danger, expert says, so head, face gear should take priority