Today, the only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in life is through brain scans and tests of cerebrospinal fluid
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Drinking coffee may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Approximately 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year. A new study out of the Krembil Brain Institute,
Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?
What causes Alzheimer’s disease? The answer could be right under our noses, says leading expert Professor Ruth Itzhaki. Her latest
Earlier diagnosis, potential therapy for Huntington’s disease suggested in new research
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggests that Huntington’s disease may take
First-of-its-kind Parkinson’s biomarker guidelines invigorates drive for treatments: Creating guidelines for discovering Parkinson’s biomarkers is key to developing treatments
Parkinson’s disease affects more than 4 million people worldwide, with numbers projected to double in the next few decades. With
Animations prove effective in accurately measuring pain
To improve communication about pain between patients and physicians, a team led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and
Compound identified that protects against neurodegeneration
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have identified a new compound that protects against neurodegeneration in nematode worms. The discovery
Novel therapy inhibits complement to preserve neurons and reduce inflammation after stroke
A team of investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has developed a novel therapy for ischemic (clot-caused)
Noninvasive brain stimulation leads to fine motor improvement after stroke
Stroke is common and accompanied by complex disabilities–such as lower and upper limb disability, speech impairment, and chronic post-stroke pain.
Be wary of cosmetic surgeons’ online reviews: Ratings are highly polarized, some are written by non-patients
Consumers consider online reviews important for choosing physicians, but they should be wary of using those ratings to choose plastic