Infections Like Colds, Chickenpox Tied to Some Stroke Risk in Kids
2014-02-12
The brain attacks are rare in children, experts note, and study found vaccines may offer some protectionContinue Reading
Newly Discovered Gene May Shed Light on Certain Brain Disorders
2014-02-12
Research might reveal how thickness of cerebral cortex is linked to autism, schizophreniaContinue Reading
West Nile Virus Has Cost U.S. Nearly $800 Million: CDC
2014-02-10
Researchers tallied costs in health care, lost productivity over 14 yearsContinue Reading
Infants’ Response to Talking Faces May Be Clue to Autism
2014-02-06
Researchers found 6-month-olds who shifted their gaze away were more likely to develop disorderContinue Reading
Brain Study Explores ‘Inner World’ of Autism
2014-02-06
Children with the condition had busier brains at rest, scans showedContinue Reading
Fever-Related Seizures in Kids Eased by Epilepsy Drug: Study
2014-02-06
Standard emergency guidelines needed for long-lasting seizures, researchers sayContinue Reading
Controlling Blood Pressure, Cholesterol May Not Boost Brain Health for Diabetics
2014-02-04
Study found no effect, but longer-term trials may be needed to see a benefit, experts addContinue Reading
How Your Brain ‘Hears’ Speech
2014-01-30
It picks up ‘acoustic signatures,’ not specific sounds of letters as previously thoughtContinue Reading
Aspirin Might Help Treat Brain Tumor Tied to Hearing Loss
2014-01-30
Study found the drug slowed growth of noncancerous acoustic neuromasContinue Reading
Hearing Loss Tied to Faster Brain Shrinkage With Age
2014-01-28
Follow-up studies needed to show whether treating hearing problems could delay mental decline, experts sayContinue Reading