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Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
Waning of strength, agility tied to brain damage, even in the absence of dementia

Diabetes Onset, Severity Tied to Cognitive Problems
Disease may contribute to neuronal damage, brain atrophy, study suggests

Death From Febrile Seizure Rare in Children
Even in high-risk cases, Danish study finds rate similar to that of kids in general population

Brain Pathway Yields Clues to Cigarette Addiction
Findings could lead to new therapies to prevent nicotine craving

Video Consultations Effective for Stroke Treatment
Using audio, imaging, telemedicine proves superior tool for decisions in remote areas

Neurons Can Re-Grow in Some MS Lesions
Discovery could yield new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, study says

Gene Could Boost Stroke Risk for Migraine Sufferers
The variant seems important for those who have headaches with aura, researchers say

Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories
Molecules that eliminate fear factor could lead to new panic disorder drugs

Moms With Alzheimer’s May Pass on Risk to Kids
The genetic link isn't there for fathers, researchers say

Schizophrenia Yields Some Genetic Secrets
Scientists report findings that could someday lead to better treatments