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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
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Recurrent Stroke Risk in Patients With 50-99% Carotid Stenosis
This study indicated that patients with symptomatic 50-99% carotid stenosis have a high risk of recurrent stroke even if they do not experience additional events.
Concurrent MS and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The interplay of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration are explored in an exceedingly rare instance of a patient with pathologically confirmed concurrent MS and ALS.
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
Stress-Linked Protein May Play Role in Alzheimer's
Stress-Linked Protein May Play Role in Alzheimer's
Gender Differences in Neural Mechanisms Underlying Moral Sensitivity
Do men and women differ in their attitude towards moral dilemmas? This article compares moral decision-making in males and females.
Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms With Detachable Coils
Recurrence is more common with coil embolization of intracranial aneurysm vs. surgical clipping. Is there a relationship between volume, packing, and recurrence of aneurysms treated with coils?
High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet May Help Alzheimer's
The ketogenic diet, a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates, may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to preliminary research.
Copper in Environment May Be Tied to Alzheimer's
Researchers looked at effect of common mineral on mice, human brain cells
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
CDC: 1 in 10 Children Diagnosed With ADHD
Numbers remain unchanged since 2007; boys still twice as likely to have the condition as girls
Special Diets, Supplements Not Always Helpful for Kids With Autism
These interventions are often tied to too little, or too much of certain nutrients, study finds
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
1 in 3 Retired NFL Players Will Suffer Neurological Problems
1 in 3 Retired NFL Players Will Suffer Neurological Problems