Annual cancer statistics report identifies persistent racial and ethnic disparities and increases in certain cancers in women and younger adults. Medscape Medical News
Antibiotic use was not associated with increased risk for dementia or cognitive impairment over the short term in healthy older adults. Medscape Medical News
The FDA urges manufacturers to revise labeling of transmucosal buprenorphine products to ease access to higher doses because of the rise of high-potency opioids like fentanyl. Medscape Medical News
Consuming just two servings of processed red meat per week is associated with a 13% increased risk for dementia, a large, long-term study shows. Medscape Medical News
Researchers found spinal disinhibition in people with fibromyalgia, adding new clues about the role of central pain processing in this condition. Medscape Medical News
A striking 81% of participants with probable dementia were unaware of their diagnosis, with Mexican American participants showing significantly higher rates of lack of awareness. Medscape Medical News
A new study revealed safe MS treatment options during pregnancy, reassuring women to balance effective care with their plans for motherhood. Medscape Medical News
Expanded clinical practice guidelines aim to empower all clinicians, regardless of specialty or practice setting to evaluate suspected Alzheimer’s disease. Medscape Medical News
The experimental treatment used to treat the prolonged seizures of a sea lion may offer insights into treatment approaches that can help humans. Medscape Medical News
A new machine learning algorithm provides a 'food processing score' for every food on grocery store shelves, but will it lead to healthier eating? Medscape
Cardiologist Christopher Labos reviews the data on blood pressure control and dementia in the context of recent studies suggesting that discontinuing antihypertensives may slow cognitive decline. theheart.org on Medscape
The number of US adults who will develop dementia each year is projected to increase from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about1 million in 2060, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
A new analysis tool estimated that over 15 million individuals in the United States were affected with autoimmune diseases in 2022, with women representing the majority of the cases. Medscape Medical News
Catnip is the most famous stimulant for cats. How does it work, why does it not affect all cats, and are there any catnip alternatives? We investigate.
Oscillopsia is the sensation that the surrounding environment is constantly in motion when it is not. Oscillopsia is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. Read more here.
A preclinical study using cell cultures has found that some antibiotics may help address a genetic mutation associated with forms of early onset dementia.
Brain atrophy can refer to a loss of brain cells or a loss in the number of connections between these cells. In this article, learn about the symptoms of brain atrophy, as well as some causes and treatments.
A new study found a link between inadequate hydration and poorer cognitive functioning, especially in memory and attention tasks — but only in older women.
A new mouse study uses a two-pronged approach to designing a vaccine for dementia. The results are encouraging, and a clinical trial may be on the horizon.
Vasovagal syncope is fainting that occurs in response to a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment here.
The largest prospective study to date to look at sleep and migraine risk using objective measurements of sleep finds an intriguing link between the two.
New research in rats identifies a brain circuit that may explain impulsive eating. The findings may eventually help those who are finding it hard to diet.
Arm numbness has many possible causes, from sleeping on the arm and cutting off the circulation to serious issues, such as a stroke. Learn more about these and other causes here.
The Moro reflex is a normal, involuntary motor response in healthy babies. This article provides more details, including possible triggers and how to calm a baby with Moro reflex.
Dysarthria is a type of speech disorder that occurs due to muscle weakness. Learn about the causes of dysarthria and the available treatment options here.
As middle-aged people age, having more body fat and less muscle may affect their fluid intelligence, says a new study that implicates the immune system.
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