A 25-year-old former college football player who sustained repeated hits to the head showed signs of brain damage after his…
Read More
Former NFL cheerleader partially paralyzed after suffering stroke
At age 28, a professional cheerleader and dancer’s life took an unexpected turn when she suffered a stroke that left…
Read More
Frequent formaldehyde exposure may put funeral directors at increased risk of ALS
Researchers have discovered a link between formaldehyde exposure and an increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), specifically for…
Read MoreFamily, doctors fail to notice chopstick stuck in boy’s brain
A baby in China went 10 days with a chopstick stuck up his nose, which punctured his brain and caused…
Read More
NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders raising awareness for neurological condition
Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders has numerous titles and records to his name— now he’s focused on…
Read More
After stroke, clot removal saves brain function, studies say
Grabbing and removing a clot blocking blood flow to the brain, rather than just administering clot-busting drugs, dramatically improves the…
Read More
Arizona teenager suffers burns on 40 percent of his body after truck fire
An Arizona teenager is fighting for his life after a truck caught on fire and left second and third degree…
Read More
Thicker brain sections tied to spirituality, study finds
For people at high risk of depression because of a family history, spirituality may offer some protection for the brain,…
Read More
Heart disease could be tied to dementia for older women
Older women with a history of heart trouble were more likely to develop thinking and memory problems than those without…
Read More
Medical marijuana may alleviate some symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Some forms of medical marijuana may help alleviate certain symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new guidelines…
Read More