Children who receive cancer treatments may suffer thinking problems later, but using an at-home computer training program can help reduce…
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Low vitamin D levels linked to faster memory loss in older adults
Older adults with low vitamin D levels – and that accounts for most of them – may lose their memories…
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Less invasive heart valve surgery safe for patients in their 90s
A modern technique for replacing heart valves without major surgery is safe even for very elderly patients, researchers say. The…
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US fracking linked to higher hospitalization rates, say researchers
People who live in areas near hydraulic fracturing are more likely to be hospitalized for heart conditions, neurological illnesses and…
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Most patients who undergo brain surgery for epilepsy satisfied with choice, study suggests
A survey of over 400 patients who received brain surgery to treat epilepsy has revealed that a majority were satisfied…
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Memory loss may be more common in athletes left unconsciousness by concussion
Athletes who lose consciousness after concussions may be at greater risk for memory loss later in life, a small study…
Read MoreCooling brain protein could aid search for Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have found a mechanism that kicks in when the body is cooled and prevents the loss of brain cells,…
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Brain may compensate for Alzheimer’s damage in some patients
The brains of some Alzheimer’s patients may be able to compensate for early neurological changes associated with the disease, BBC…
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Air pollution exposure may increase risk of autism, schizophrenia
Air pollution exposure has long been suspected to increase the risk of both heart and lung diseases, but another important…
Read More‘Neural bypass’ reconnects brain to muscles in paralyzed man
For the first time ever, a quadriplegic man has moved his hand using his own thoughts. Ian Burkhart, a 23-year-old…
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