Persistent headache or back pain ‘twice as likely’ in the presence of the other
People with persistent back pain or persistent headaches are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders, a new study …
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Deep magnet stimulation shown to improve symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder
Researchers have found that focusing powerful non-invasive magnet stimulation on a specific brain area can improve the symptoms of Obsessive …
Soldiers, athletes could improved outcomes from traumatic brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury is often easily suspected and can be confirmed and treated if necessary following an injury using …
Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS: Researchers isolated a molecule that may be under-produced in the guts of patients
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have shown in mice that intestinal microbes, collectively termed the gut microbiome, may …
Scientists recreate blood-brain barrier defect outside the body
Scientists can’t make a living copy of your brain outside your body. That’s the stuff of science fiction. But in …
Probiotic-derived molecule may suppress fatal brain inflammation, preclinical study finds: Scientists explore how swallowing a ‘bacterial envelope molecule’ may prime your body to fend off viral infections
The existence of certain microorganisms in your gut may bolster the immune system’s ability to fend off a herpes viral …
Perseverance toward life goals can fend off depression, anxiety, panic disorders: Looking on the bright side also acts as a safeguard, according to 18-year study
People who don’t give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their …
Many stroke patients not screened for osteoporosis, despite known risks
The majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for osteoporosis, broken bones, or fall risk — despite stroke …
More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the …
Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death
Circulation and cellular activity were restored in a pig’s brain four hours after its death, a finding that challenges long-held …
Three studies show how tumors hijack the immune system to resist radiation therapy
More than a decade ago, radiation oncologists noticed a nifty phenomenon: Sometimes radiation used locally against a tumor could excite …
A specific gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke: Study suggests a dose of the TRIM9 gene could decrease damage in stroke, concussion, encephalitis
Could a medication someday help the brain heal itself after a stroke, or even prevent damage following a blow to …
Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem: Adversity-induced disruptions in the body’s gut microbes influence are linked to changes in brain function
A Columbia University study has found that adversity early in life is associated with increased gastrointestinal symptoms in children that …
Having great-grandparents, cousins with Alzheimer’s linked to higher risk: Extended family history may tell bigger story about chances of developing the disease
Having a parent with Alzheimer’s disease has been known to raise a person’s risk of developing the disease, but new …
Why you lose hearing for a while after listening to loud sounds
When we listen to loud sounds, our hearing may become impaired for a short time. Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, …
Attitudes about health affect how older adults engage with negative health news
To get older adults to pay attention to important health information, preface it with the good news about their health. …
‘Broken heart’ syndrome may originate in the brain
Scientists have shown for the first time that the brain is involved in the development of a heart condition called …
Could medical marijuana help older people with their ailments? New study shows it may be safe and effective for symptoms of chronic disease
Medical marijuana may bring relief to older people who have symptoms like pain, sleep disorders or anxiety due to chronic …