Brain Health

New Alzheimer's blood test

A blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's is now available – but many experts remain wary

New blood test can detect Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms show, study finds

New Alzheimer's blood test

Deep brain stimulation study could lead to 'landmark' Parkinson's finding

Deep brain stimulation in early stage Parkinson's

'Silent' neurological damage caused by COVID-19 may lead to future health problems

Brain deficits with COVID

The causes of epilepsy are not always clear, but there are ways to treat and prevent it

Understanding epilepsy

The brain region that regulates mood, sex drive is smaller among birth control pill users, study finds

Birth Control Effect Brain

Extra virgin olive oil could help prevent dementia, Temple researchers find

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Brain surgery patient grateful to now live as a 'stereotypical' young adult

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Brain protein could be key to disrupting chronic pain symptoms

Chronic pain

Penn researcher behind Alzheimer's discoveries wins $3 million prize

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CHOP study finds potential blood-based biomarker for PTSD

CHOP PTSD

In men, it’s Parkinson’s. In women, it’s hysteria.

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'Striking' discovery gives hope for future drugs to prevent Alzheimer's

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This popular diet limits alcohol consumption – and it might boost brain function

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This 6-minute video is the perfect explanation of what happens when you overdose

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Children's Health

Common household objects, sports linked to non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in children, study finds

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From 'pink noise' to binaural beats, these sounds may help you sleep

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Are brain games mostly BS?

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Parkinson's may no longer be a matter of opinion

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WHO releases new guidelines for reducing dementia risk

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Study ties preventive low-dose aspirin to higher risk of brain bleeds

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No cure for Alzheimer's disease in my lifetime

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When is dead really dead? Study on pig brains reinforces that death is a vast gray area

This man's brain infection lends caution to cleaning your ears with cotton swabs

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Further research suggests screen time affects children's brain development

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Having trouble concentrating? A new app can help fix that

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The Monthly Migraine: How migraines changed my relationship with words

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New study suggests Alzheimer's disease develops differently in African-Americans

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A neuroscientist's tips for a new year tuneup for your brain

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Two major things you can do to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

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Don’t worry about screen time – focus on how you use technology

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Children's Health

Worry over kids' excessive smartphone use is more justified than ever before

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If you’ve got Rhythm, who could ask for anything more!?

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Sure, you can 'Work hard. Play hard,' but 'Sleep hard,' too

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Beware the neti pot: Woman died from brain-eating amoeba after using tap water

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The Monthly Migraine: Making plans takes a toll – headache or not

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Scientists have discovered explanation for evolution of our larger brain

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Delco stroke patients no longer will be sent to Philly for acute treatment

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Jefferson: new research regarding how seizures begin

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Cannabis use more detrimental to brain health than alcohol use, study claims

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The Monthly Migraine: My 'migraine' piercing

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Hormones may increase women's risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Reeling from the news? Train your brain to feel better with these 4 techniques

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