Hate Listening to People Chewing? You Might Have Misophonia
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most people have cherished memories of their grandparents reading to them as children.Ekaterina Pesheva’s memories are quite different.”I remember distinctly being very irritated and very angry listening to my…
Learn MoreNew MS Treatment Shows Promise in Trial
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An experimental antibody therapy for multiple sclerosis can cut symptom flare-ups by half, versus a standard treatment, a new clinical trial has found.The drug, called ublituximab, beat a standard oral medic…
Learn MoreFactors Associated With Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis Explored
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Variations in the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) are at least partly due to sociodemographic, health systems, and neurology-specific factors, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Neurology…
Learn MoreThere’s More MS in Northern Countries. Now, Researchers Find New Reason Why
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D exposure, or lack of it, has long been thought to influence the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) because the disease is diagnosed more often in people in northern countries. However, new …
Learn MoreDemasiado tiempo frente a la televisión podría de verdad dañar al cerebro
MARTES, 23 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores que pasan mucho “tiempo frente a las pantallas” quizá experimenten un aumento en el riesgo de desarrollar demencia, pero mucho depende de qué tipo de pantalla usan, sugiere un nuevo …
Learn MoreToo Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among older Briti…
Learn More¿Es Parkinson? Estas 10 señales podrían decirlo
VIERNES, 19 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La enfermedad de Parkinson puede ser difícil de identificar para la persona promedio, pero estas 10 señales de advertencia podrían ofrecer una pista temprana de que usted o un ser querido quizá estén d…
Learn MoreUn importante estudio genético detecta ADN vinculado con el autismo y otros trastornos
VIERNES, 19 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Más de 70 genes muestran una fuerte asociación con el autismo, y más de 250 están vinculados con la afección, reveló un nuevo e importante análisis genético.El análisis es el más grande de su tipo hast…
Learn MoreIn Trial, Brain Zaps Gave Seniors a Month-Long Memory Boost
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior who struggles to remember where you put your car keys, could noninvasive brain stimulation boost your memory?Yes, claims a new study that found folks who were treated with transcranial alter…
Learn MoreWhy Coffee & Cigarette Is a Morning Ritual for Millions
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Smokers in the throes of nicotine withdrawal when they wake up in the morning may crave not just a cigarette but a cup of coffee along with it.Science can explain that.Researchers have identified two compounds…
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