Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease

A woman’s history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer’s disease decades later, according to a study published in the July 18, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
13-Jul-2018 3:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Concussion May Bring Greater Risks for Athletes with ADHD

Athletes who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at greater risk for experiencing persistent anxiety and depression after a concussion than people who do not have ADHD, according to a preliminary study released today that...
9-Jul-2018 10:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Higher Blood Pressure May Be Linked to Brain Disease, Alzheimer’s

Older people who have higher blood pressure may have more signs of brain disease, specifically brain lesions, according to a study published in the July 11, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology....
6-Jul-2018 4:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Soccer Headers May Be Linked to Balance Problems

Soccer players who head the ball more often may be more likely to have balance problems than players who do not head the ball as often, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s...
9-Jul-2018 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Exposure to Paint, Varnish, Other Solvents Linked to Increased Risk of MS

People who have been exposed to paint, varnish and other solvents and who also carry genes that make them more susceptible to developing multiple sclerosis (MS) may be at much greater risk of developing the disease than people who have only the...
29-Jun-2018 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: Men with Migraine May Have Higher Estrogen Levels

While it has been known that estrogen plays a role in migraine for women, new research shows that the female sex hormone may also play a role in migraine for men, according to a small study published in the June 27, 2018, online issue of...
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Half of Those on Parkinson’s Drugs May Develop Impulse Control Problems

Over time, half of the people taking certain drugs for Parkinson’s disease may develop impulse control disorders such as compulsive gambling, shopping or eating, according to a study published in the June 20, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the...
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Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s Disease?

People with type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of having a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease later in life, according to a large study published in the June 13, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy...
8-Jun-2018 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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