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Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Alzheimer's

Up to half of Alzheimer's cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, researchers report.

Gehrig's Disease Facts

Lou Gehrig's Disease is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS for short. The disease causes the muscles of the body to harden and affects the spinal cord. Those diagnosed typically notice that they feel weaker and that their body feels smaller.

Alzheimer's Caregivers May Be at Risk for Dementia

Husbands and wives who care for a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia may face an increased risk of mental decline themselves, a new research review shows.

Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic

Important It is possible that the main title of the report Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...

Treatments for Sciatic Nerve Injury

The sciatic nerve begins in a person's lower back and runs down the back of each of his legs. Sciatic nerve injury causes symptoms including lower back pain, leg pain, weakness in the legs and, in severe cases, incontinence. Treatments for sciatic nerve injury can stop the pain and avoid the loss of

ADHD in Teenagers

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of teenagers with ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

How to Take Multiple Medications Without Getting Confused

Taking multiple medications can be confusing. You may not have to take certain pills every day, but it's hard to remember exactly which day you need to take them. Even daily pills can be a hassle, as they need to be taken with food or can only be taken at certain times of day. Some pills may need to

ADHD Medications Help Kids in School

Kids with ADHD usually struggle in the classroom, but new research offers support that medication can help them achieve in school.

Stem Cell Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries

Stem cell therapies are designed to replace dysfunctional or diseased cells with healthy ones. Embryonic stem cells, the non-specialized or "starter" cells of the body, have the capacity to become specialized, transforming into any other cell type. They are currently being studied as a means to trea