New Drug Could Treat “Blinding” IIH Headaches
The phase two trial is the first study to demonstrate a swift and substantial decrease in brain pressure and the frequency of monthly headaches. A…
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Scientists Warn: Common Cleaning Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest-growing brain condition – Parkinson’s disease. For the past 100 years,…
Scientists Discover Common Brain Network for Psychiatric Illnesses
The study utilized several existing datasets to explore the neural basis of various psychiatric disorders and discovered a common network for all of them. Nearly…
A Special Diet – Combined With Medicine – May Significantly Reduce Seizures
According to a study published in Neurology – the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology – a combination of a modified Atkins diet…
The Surprising Link Between Sexual Orientation and Stroke Risk
A study suggests that higher rates of stroke are driven by non-traditional factors. According to a small study in San Francisco, individuals who identify as…
New Study Links Cluster Headaches to Increased Risk of Additional Health Conditions
According to a study published in the journal Neurology, people who suffer from cluster headaches have an increased risk of developing other medical conditions, such…
Stressful Life Events Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke
New research from the University of Galway, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open (JAMA Network Open), suggests that psychosocial stress…
Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It
Scientists from the Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have traced a previously observed connection between the gut microbiome, made up…
Alleviating Symptoms: Brain Stimulation Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at Charité have uncovered a brain network that, when stimulated, can alleviate symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia, is…
Estrogen May Offer Protection Against Delirium
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a specific hormone can prevent brain injury and behavioral symptoms in mice suffering from urinary tract infections. Delirium is…
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: New Therapeutic Target Found
Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have discovered that the protein medin co-aggregates with amyloid-β in the blood vessels of the brains…
Scientists Have Created the Most Detailed Map of the Brain’s Memory Hub – And It Could Change Our Understanding of Memory
Australian scientists have created the most detailed map ever of the communication links between the hippocampus, the brain’s memory control center, and the rest of…
Why Does Shingles Lead to Stroke? Scientists Might Have an Answer
Researchers discover a potential explanation for why those who have had shingles are more likely to suffer a stroke. According to recent research from the…
New Study Casts Doubt on Old Ideas of How Hearing Works
The way humans experience music and speech differs from what was previously thought. This is the finding of a study conducted by researchers from Linköping…
Moderate to Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke in Young Adults
According to new research, people in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a…
Scientists Have Developed a New Explanation for Consciousness
According to a new theory, choices are formed unconsciously and become conscious around half a second later. Consciousness is your awareness of yourself and your…
Even Moderate Exercise Can Greatly Increase Brain Size
The effects are more pronounced in brain areas with high oxygen demand. Exercise keeps both the body and the mind healthy, but little is known…
Getting a Flu Shot May Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Annual flu shots are linked to a lower risk of stroke. According to research recently published in the journal Neurology getting an annual flu vaccination…
