Health News

Making Alzheimer's a Better Memory
Could this dream come true? A medication that's currently approved for one disease could make Alzheimer's disease nothing more than a nightmarish memory.
What Causes Multiple Sclerosis?
Research on multiple sclerosis is revealing more about what we don't know, than what we do know about the disease. One popular hypothesis on how the disease starts has now been disproven .
Brain Drain Without Fish & Seeds
The Mediterranean diet has recently received many accolades for its aid in heart health, yet a new study discovered its contents may be largely beneficial to the brain as well. 
A Better Quality of Life With MS
Multiple sclerosis sounds like a scary disease, and may prompt images of stricken wheelchair-bound patients. MS has come a long way since that stereotype.
Memory Rehab for Multiple Sclerosis Works
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) damages the nervous systems of the brain and spinal cord. This leads to many symptoms, most notably cognitive decline. However a new rehab program may be able to help.
Pain That Makes It Hard to Think
A powerful headache can make it hard to think about anything else but how much it hurts. Now imagine trying to think with constant, widespread pain and exhaustion.
Migraines Forecast Mood Disorder
If you’ve had a migraine headache in the past there’s a good chance there are more health issues to come, a new study suggests.
Getting Football Players Back on the Field
You've seen it happen many times, from the safety of your couch. You're watching football, and a tough tackle lands a player flat on his back. But the next game, he's back in action.
A Faster Way to Treat Seizures
Prolonged seizures, called status epilepticus - a seizure that lasts more than five minutes – are serious, dangerous conditions that require immediate medical attention.
Targeted Therapy Has New Target - Pain
As one of the first targeted therapies, Gleevec ( imatinib ) totally changed the care and outlook for people diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ). With a bit of tweaking, this drug may be used to treat another chronic condition - pain.