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When Mom is BRCA+, Should the Kids Be Told?
Teens and young adults adapt well to family genetic information, reporting relatively low psychological stress, researchers say.
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Severe Seizures Are Rising, Especially Among Minorities
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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Growing numbers of Americans are suffering prolonged, life-threatening seizures known as status epilepticus, and Black people are nearly twice as likely to experience these seizures as white people.
These are the main findings from new research looking at hospitaliz...
Vicious Cycle: Epilepsy Seizures Could Encourage More Seizures
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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Seizures tend to get progressively worse over time in people with epilepsy, and a new study in mice suggests why that might be the case.
Seizures appear to prompt the brains of mice to produce more myelin, the insulating layer around nerve cells, researchers from Stanfor...
'COVID-somnia' May Be Easing as Americans Report Better Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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Finally, more than two years into the pandemic, Americans are sleeping better.
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found t...
Second Death in Trial of Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Is Raising Concerns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Two people have now died from brain hemorrhages that may be linked to an experimental Alzheimer's drug, calling into question the medication's safety.
A 65-year-old woman with early-stage Alzheimer's recently died from a massive brain bleed that some researchers link to ...
As Kids' Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Kids who are overweight or obese often struggle with school work, and now new research provides clues on how excess weight may harm the developing brain.
“The main takeaway is to raise awareness about brain health consequences of obesity besides physical health co...
Lead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 28, 2022
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Parents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.
When the base of the cups come apart, it exposes a solder dot that contains lea...
Berry Good for You: Some Foods Can Strengthen Your Brain
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 28, 2022
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Eating more berries and drinking tea may help slow mental decline as you age, new research suggests.
In a study of more than 900 adults, researchers found that foods like these -- containing antioxidant flavonols -- delivered brain benefits to older adults. Flavono...
Even a Little Drinking in Pregnancy Can Reshape Fetal Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 22, 2022
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Exposure to even low levels of alcohol while in the womb can change the structure of the fetus' brain, according to Austrian researchers.
The study results suggest that pregnant women...
Seizure Risk Rises in Months After COVID
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2022
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A bout of COVID-19, even a milder one, may raise the risk of having a seizure in the next six months, a large new study suggests.
Researchers found that of over 300,000 Americans who had suffered a case of COVID-19 or the flu, COVID sufferers were 55% more likely to be d...
Brain Imaging Shows How Young Kids Learn Quicker Than Grownups
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2022
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Ever wonder why kids seem to pick up new knowledge and skills faster than adults?
A new study attributes the kids' mental prowess to differences in a brain messenger called GABA.
"Our results show that children of elementary school age can learn more items within a...
Aerobic Exercise Reinvigorates the Aging Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2022
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Regular aerobic exercise improves blood flow to the brain, which should help keep seniors sharper as they age, a new trial has revealed.
At least a half-hour of power walking or jogging four to five times a week promoted better blood flow in and out of the brain among a ...
Roberta Flack Has ALS, Can No Longer Sing
- Robin Foster and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- November 15, 2022
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Singer Roberta Flack has the incurable disease ALS and can't sing, but she plans to stay active on other projects, her manager said Monday.
Flack, 85, is a Grammy winner best known for hits that include “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time Ever I ...
Binge Eating Disorder Looks Different in Brains of Boys and Girls
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2022
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The brains of girls and boys who have binge eating disorder show key differences, according to a new study.
That's an important finding, researchers say, because both gender...
Alzheimer's Experts Offer Tips for 'Dementia-Friendly' Homes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2022
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While most homes aren't designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer's disease group.
"Virtually every aspect of a home can affect the person's quality of life," said
Science Reveals Why Eye Contact Is Tough for People With Autism
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2022
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A common characteristic of autism is a reluctance to make eye contact with others, and researchers now think they know where in the brain this comes from.
Brain scans show that folks with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had significantly less activity in their dorsal pari...
Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
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Lead is known to damage young children's brains, and a new study suggests the effects may still be apparent in old age.
Researchers found that among nearly 1,100 older U.S. adults, those who grew up in cities with lead-contaminated drinking water generally scored worse o...
Could 'Food Stamps' Program Give Memory a Boost?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
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Signing up for "food stamps" might help lower-income seniors preserve their mental capabilities, a new U.S. study suggests.
Researchers found that eligible older adults who used the government's
Targeting Key Cells in Spinal Cord Got Paralyzed Patients Walking Again
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2022
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In an advance in treating spinal cord injuries, researchers have pinpointed nerve cells that are key to allowing people with paralysis to walk again.
The findings come, in part, from nine patients involved in an ongoing Swiss study that is seeking to restore movemen...
Why Patients on Ventilators May Take Weeks to Regain Consciousness
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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While it can take some time for COVID patients who are taken off ventilators to regain consciousness, a new study suggests this is not necessarily a bad omen.
Instead, it might be the way the body protects the brain from oxygen deprivation as a patient starts to recover....
Ovary Removal Before Menopause Could Raise a Woman's Odds for Parkinson's
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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Women who have both ovaries removed before menopause may have a heightened risk of developing Parkinson's disease years later, a new study suggests.
1 in 5 People Saved by CPR Recall 'Lucid Dying'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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People have long talked about having near-death experiences in which they felt they were looking down on themselves while others tried to save them.
Now researchers have documented some of those experiences. In a new study, investigators found that about 20% of patients...
Clocks 'Fall Back' on Sunday: Sleep Expert Offers Tips to Adjust
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2022
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It's time for time to fall back an hour, but fortunately that change is more in line with humans' circadian rhythm than springing forward.
This provides an opportunity for people to “fix” their circadian rhythm, that 24-hour body clock that regulates hormone release...
Autism Alters Brain in Major Ways, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2022
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Autism is a more comprehensive disorder than previously thought, and appears to arise from brain changes located throughout the cerebral cortex, not just in specific areas, a new study reports.
Because of autism's specific symptoms, scientists had thought the disorder wa...
What's Better for Your Brain, Crossword Puzzles or Computer Games?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2022
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Older adults looking to slow down memory loss might find some help in a classic brain-teaser: the crossword puzzle.
That's the suggestion of a small study that followed older adults with mild cognitive impairment — problems with memory and thinking that may progress to...
Scientists Use Sound to Ease Patients' Chronic Nightmares
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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People plagued by frequent nightmares may find relief from hearing a specific sound as they sleep, a new, small study suggests.
It's estimated that about 4% of adults have nightmares that are frequent and distressing enough to impair their sleep and daily functioning. In...
Brain Waves Could Help Guide Concussion Diagnosis, Treatment
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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A particular brain wave may help diagnose concussions in high school football players and predict when it's safe for them to return to play, new research suggests.
Delta waves are markers of brain injury and perhaps healing. They tend to decrease with age, but
Deadly Aneurysm-Linked Strokes Are Rising, Especially Among Black Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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An often-deadly type of stroke -- subarachnoid hemorrhage -- is on the upswing in the United States, particularly among Black people, new research shows.
Keeping Blood Pressure in Check Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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Controlling high blood pressure in older adults may be one of the "best bets" for reducing the risk of developing dementia, Australian researchers report.
"Given population aging and...
Toddlers Nap a Lot - and Then They Don't. New Research Uncovers Why
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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Why do some preschoolers refuse naps while others have a meltdown without an afternoon snooze? Researchers suspect it may have a lot to do with a specific memory-related part of the brain.
While young children all need a lot of sleep, they do vary widely in when they sto...
Scientists Probe How Sleep Helps Create Lasting Memories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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It's a question many have asked: How are memories made to last?
Now, a new study claims they are solidified during sleep through the interplay of two distinct brain regions.
Memories are set in the brain as it cycles between slow-wave and rapid eye movement (
Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2022
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School-age kids who spend hours a day playing video games may outperform their peers on certain tests of mental agility, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that compared with children who never played video games, those who regularly spent hours gaming had higher sc...
Science Reveals Genes That Help Drive Dyslexia
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2022
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Some children struggle to read or spell because of a condition called dyslexia that is known to run in families.
Now, researchers report they have pinpointed a large number of genes respo...
Even a Pasted-On Smile Can Lighten Your Mood
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2022
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If you're feeling a little low, smile anyway. That alone could shift your mood.
This idea is known as the facial feedback hypothesis, and rese...
1 in 10 U.S. Seniors Has Dementia; Minorities Hit Hardest
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2022
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One in 10 older Americans has dementia, and twice as many have mild mental impairment, a new study finds.
As the nation's population grows older, the burden on families and society is likely to grow, and minorities will be affected most, experts say.
"As the popula...
Cellular 'Fix' Treatment Shows Promise Against ALS in Small Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2022
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Researchers have made early progress toward a new approach to treating the deadly brain disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): using patients' own immune system T cells.
Curbing Football Drills Could Make High School Football Safer
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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Tackling drills are typically a staple of high school football practices, but new research suggests dropping them from training might cut the risk of head hits.
Using mouth guards with sensors that recorded every head hit, researchers found players who spent 5,144 minute...
Study Casts Doubt on Mediterranean Diet's Benefit to Brain
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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A healthy diet might not protect you from dementia as some have suggested, according to a new Swedish study.
The Mediterranean diet — which include...
Group of Brain Cells in Dish Can Play Computer Game Pong
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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Scientists have taught a brain cell culture living in a laboratory dish to play the vintage table-tennis video game Pong.
It's the first demonstration that a collection of lab-grown brain cells can be taught to perform goal-directed tasks, the Australian
Scientists Transplant Human Brain Cells Into Rat Brains, a Boon to Research
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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Human brain tissue has been successfully transplanted into the brains of rats using a cutting-edge experimental procedure, say researchers. They envision the achievement as a promising new frontier in medical research.
Groups of living human nerve cells have become integ...
When Stroke Harms One Side of a Newborn's Brain, Other Side Takes Over
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2022
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Many language skills are "left brain," but a new study shows that when a newborn suffers a stroke in that region, the brain is able to shift those language duties to the right.
The researchers said the fi...
Mouse Study Points to Why Alzheimer's Affects Women More Than Men
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2022
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Women are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease twice as often as men. Now researchers think they know why.
A new study found evidence in mice and human brain tissue that may explain th...
Fish Oil Could Strengthen Your Aging Brain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2022
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Fish has been dubbed "brain food," and a new study suggests that may really be true for middle-aged adults.
Researchers found that among more than 2,000 middle-aged people, those with higher blood le...
Petting a Dog Does Your Brain Some Good
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2022
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If you have dogs, you probably already know that petting them can give you a lift.
Researchers set out to prove that using technology to show what happens in the brain when stroking or sitting next to a dog. They also compared that to petting a stuffed animal.
Th...
Scientists Propose New Mechanism Driving Alzheimer's Disease
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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Amyloid-beta plaques have long been linked to Alzheimer's disease, with some scientists theorizing that the plaques actually cause the degenerative brain disease.
But a new study suggests that the plaques are actually a symptom of what's going on in the brain, rather tha...
Brain Secrets of the Super-Sharp 'Super-Agers'
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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Researchers have discovered another clue as to how some older people stay sharp as a tack into their 80s and beyond: Their brain cells are really big.
The study focused on what scientists have dubbed "super-agers" — a select group of elderly adults who have the memory ...
FDA Approves New ALS Drug Despite Uncertain Data
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to a new drug for
New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise in Phase 3 Clinical Trial
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2022
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (HealthDay) -- Japanese drugmaker Eisai on Wednesday said its experimental drug lecanemab helped slow thinking declines among people in the early stages of Alzheimer's diseas...
Study Points to Jobs With Highest Risk for ALS
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2022
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People who work in manufacturing, welding and chemical operations and are exposed to hazardous chemicals may face a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS...
Hints That Experimental Drug Might Curb a Form of ALS
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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People with a rare genetic form of ALS may benefit from extended use of an investigational drug, a new study shows.
The medication, tofersen, benefited patients with mutations of the gene SOD1. These mutations create a misfolded version of a protein, which leads to
Deep Brain Stimulation Offers Hope Against Severe OCD
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2022
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When traditional treatments fail to help patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), an implant that zaps the brain with electr...