THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A blood test can help doctors detect ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and predict how the degenerative disease will progress in patients, a new study suggests. People with ALS have three times higher blood levels of neurofilament light chain proteins, which are producedContinue Reading

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Feeling scared? Your fear is a survival tool, but sometimes, it overreacts — making us afraid of things that aren’t true threats.  A new study shows how the brain learns to let go of unnecessary fears, offering potential new ways for treating conditionsContinue Reading

SUNDAY, Feb. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fainting can be scary, but it’s often harmless. Known medically as syncope, fainting happens when there’s not enough blood flow to the brain, causing a brief loss of consciousness. But how do you know if it’s just a simple faint or something moreContinue Reading

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From Mariah Carey and Jimi Hendrix to Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby, a select group of famous musicians past and present have had have perfect pitch.  Now, a new study suggests that you can, too — with proper training. Absolute or perfect pitchContinue Reading