Health News Archives

Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk
Colleges fight back to stem a growing problem across the U.S.

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests

New Smells ’Etched’ in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder ’Just the Beginning’
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy

Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems
Treatment leaves survivors with significant cognitive decline, researchers find

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer’s Offspring
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds

Negative Words Register Faster
Subliminal messages makes less of an impact if they are positive, study finds

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies

For Tourette Syndrome, Implanted Device May Help
Deep brain stimulation reduced tics in small study