Health News Archives

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

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

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

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

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

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

Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance
Finding suggests complaint of a 'racing mind' is not just in patient's head

Electrical Brain Stimulation May Boost Dexterity
Finding could lead to new treatments for stroke victims, study suggests

Scientists Spot 4 New Alzheimer’s Genes
These DNA may influence age of disease onset and nerve cell death