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Pregnancy Seems to Ease MS Symptoms, and Research May Show Why

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women with multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant, and researchers now think they know why.Pregnancy causes a downshift in a woman’s immune system, and it appears that this unintentiona…

For Folks Without the Condition, Taking ADHD Meds to Get ‘Smarter’ Could Backfire

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — So-called “smart drugs” meant to enhance brain performance are more likely to leave users ineffectually spinning in place, a new study has found.These stimulants, typically used to treat ADHD, increased stu…

Rituximab Not Noninferior to Ocrelizumab for Relapsing-Remitting MS

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), rituximab is not noninferior to ocrelizumab, according to a study published online June 12 in JAMA Neurology.Izanne Roos, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., fro…

Alzheimer’s Stages: Mild, Moderate & Severe

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family. Understanding the progression of the disease and recognizing the ch…

Black Americans’ Risk for MS May Be Higher Than Thought

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For years, multiple sclerosis was seen as a disease that largely affects white people. But a new study finds that it’s much more common among Black Americans than previously believed.Researchers found that …

The 10 Alzheimer’s Symptoms You Need to Know

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of lives worldwide, robbing patients of their memories and thinking abilities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and P…

Incomplete ED Neurovascular Imaging Tied to Higher Odds of 90-Day Stroke

TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department visits for transient ischemic attack (TIA) with incomplete neurovascular imaging are associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days, according to a study published online…

More Black Americans Living with MS Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

Long Space Flights Could Take Toll on Astronauts’ Brains

FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Astronauts spending six months or longer in space should stretch their time between trips to three years, warns new research on the impact of space travel on the brain.To study this, researchers examined the br…

Seizures While Driving Highlight Importance of Early  Diagnosis of Epilepsy

FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Before learning they had epilepsy, about 5% of people who have what’s called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, new research suggests. “Seizures while driving pose substantial risks for those experienc…