June 13th, 2007
Emerging research suggest new MRI techniques may serve as a pivotal step toward improved treatment of brain disorders.
The new scans analyze tissue composition and structure allowing detection of early brain changes that may respond to intervention before permanent brain transformation. ...
June 12th, 2007
Disordered sleep does more than just put us in a grumpy mood the next day, finds a new study. In fact, sleep problems are linked to an unhealthy diet that can cause medical problems for individuals in the long-run.
Researchers discovered those who ...
June 12th, 2007
A new study suggests individuals who are easily distressed are more likely to develop memory problems than more easygoing people.
Specifically, those who most often experience negative emotions such as depression and anxiety were 40 percent more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment ...
June 12th, 2007
Traditionally, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been viewed as a childhood disorder, while ADHD in adults has been underdiagnosed and undertreated.
A recent study shows that treatment rates have been increasing in all age groups, and improved identification has contributed ...
June 11th, 2007
Researchers are crossing their fingers that a drug which appears to slow or even halt the progression of Parkinson's Disease in animal models will do the same for humans.
Isradipine, a drug widely used for hypertension and stroke, appears to restore stressed-out ...
June 11th, 2007
While it is intuitive that sleep disorders can affect mood and potentially reduce productivity and performance, new research discovers insomnia is directly related to increased health care costs.
Recent studies associate lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased ...
June 11th, 2007
A new study reports more than 26 million people worldwide were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2006. Even more astounding is the likelihood that the more than 106 million individuals will suffer from Alzheimer's by 2050.
The report by researchers from the Johns ...
June 8th, 2007
For the first time, a brain mechanism has been identified that helps us distinguish similar, yet distinct, places. This discovery helps researchers explain the sensation of déjà vu and could lead to treatments for memory-related disorders. It may also help scientists with ...
June 8th, 2007
Children with ADHD often have memory problems that interfere with everyday activities. This form of memory, termed working memory, maintains and manipulates information that is crucial for every-day functioning.
According to researchers, a new medication, methylphenidate (MPH) may improve performance in several ...
June 8th, 2007
New research suggests neuroimaging is an emerging technique that has the potential to aid treatment of mental health disorders. Scientists believe looking into the brain will yield vital clues to understanding, diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder.
Two new studies have identified patterns ...
