Neurology : Science World Report

Sep 03, 2016 06:44 AM EDT

Shark Meat Consumption Linked To Development of Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer's and ALS

Eating shark meat delicacies might not be as tasty as before following a study that discovered a link between neurodegenerative diseases and toxins found in shark's flesh.

Feb 17, 2016 12:26 AM EST

New T-Cell Therapy Helps Kill Cancer

Three new studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science found that reprogramming a patients' own immune cells help in targeting specific molecules in cancer that lead to high rates of remission. The T-cell immunotherapy produced incredible results...

Feb 16, 2016 10:45 AM EST

'Mini-Brains' Created in the Lab May be the Future for Studying Human Diseases

Scientists have created "mini-brains" in the lab in order to study neurological diseases. The tiny brains are made up of many of the neurons and cells of the human brain, and even have some of the same functionality.

Feb 15, 2016 06:28 PM EST

Heartburn Medications May Increase Your Dementia Risk: Here's Why

Heartburn medications may be linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a recent study.

Feb 13, 2016 06:41 PM EST

Did You Know Lack Of Exercise Could Influence Your Brain Volume?

Did you know staying physically fit during middle age could affect your brain volume?

Jan 11, 2016 03:11 PM EST

Young People Don't Know When Stroke Symptoms Are Dangerous

Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles found that many individuals under 45 oftentimes ignored stroke symptoms and delayed going to the hospital-which could potentially save an individual's life.

Jan 02, 2016 07:00 PM EST

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Symptoms In MS Patients

New findings published in the journal Neurology showed that patients who received high-dose supplements of vitamin D had reduced levels of inflammation related to the disease when compared to counterparts who did not take vitamin D supplements.

Dec 11, 2015 01:35 PM EST

Testing Can Cost More Than Just Money, Not Always Necessary

Just because testing is normally done doesn't mean that it is the best method of action to take.

Dec 03, 2015 12:26 PM EST

Slow Walking Pace May Signal Alzheimer's

Seniors who walk slower may have higher amounts of a protein in their brain linked to Alzheimer's, according to a recent study.

Dec 01, 2015 12:58 PM EST

Concussion Symptoms May Disappear, But Slowed Brain Blood Flow Persists

The symptoms of a concussion may pass, but a new study shows that even following clinical recovery, some athletes experience reduced blood flow to the brain.

Nov 27, 2015 02:42 PM EST