February 08, 2012: Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring
Study finds intervening early in pregnancy had no effect on children's mental function later

February 07, 2012: Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
Key mutation in certain DNA is tied to a minority of cases of the illness, study says

February 07, 2012: Surgery Effective for Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy
In 26-year study, procedure cut seizures and boosted quality of life long-term

February 01, 2012: Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

January 27, 2012: People May Lie More When Texting: Study
Researchers suggest it's easier to deceive than when in person or during video chat

January 26, 2012: Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

January 25, 2012: Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

January 25, 2012: Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Cheaper tests to spot diabetes-linked nerve damage are effective, researchers say

January 23, 2012: Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System
Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

January 06, 2012: Paranoid or Placid? Scans Show Pot's Effect on Brain
Two ingredients in cannabis may affect neurology in very different ways, study shows

January 05, 2012: Flu Prevention Critical for Those With Neurologic Conditions, CDC Says
Outbreak at Ohio residential facility resulted in 7 deaths last winter, report says

January 05, 2012: New Guidelines Issued for Combining HIV, Seizure Meds
Doctors urged to use caution in treating HIV/AIDS patients who experience seizures

January 04, 2012: Race, Gender, Dementia May Affect Parkinson's Survival
Large study found higher death risk among men

January 03, 2012: Older Folks, College Kids Make Decisions Just as Quickly: Study
Finding runs counter to notion that thought processes slow down with age

December 30, 2011: Multiple Sclerosis May Cause Changes in Thalamus: Study
Small study finds that MS might reduce volume in area of brain affecting thought process

December 29, 2011: 'Silent Strokes' Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study
More memory woes noted in seniors who had experienced these events, researchers say.

December 22, 2011: Chorus Gives Voice to Those With Alzheimer's
In New York City, people with dementia and their caregivers come together in song

December 19, 2011: 'Nerve Snip' Might Ease Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
Some people are more prone to stress-linked heart disorder, experts point out

December 16, 2011: Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players
Possible factors include obesity and anabolic-steroid use, researchers say

December 14, 2011: Magnetic Brain Stimulation Might Help Some Stroke Patients
Small study finds quicker recovery from 'hemispatial neglect'

December 13, 2011: 'Body Clock' Might Affect Women's Dementia Risk
Timing of daily physical activity was also linked to odds for mental decline, study found

December 12, 2011: Brain Changes May Be Tied to Parkinson's Dementia
Study finds differences between patients with and without mental decline

December 08, 2011: Taxi Drivers Show How Learning Changes Adult Brain
New study suggests brain is adaptable, learning is lifelong

December 06, 2011: Steroids May Boost Survival for Very Preemie Babies
New study also found reduced risk of brain injury for preterm infants

December 05, 2011: Abuse in Childhood May Alter Teen Brain
Study found reductions in 'gray matter,' with changes differing by gender

December 05, 2011: Risk for Dementia Rises When Diabetes, Depression Meet: Study
The good news is that lifestyle changes may lower your risk for all three conditions, experts say

December 05, 2011: Girls More Prone Than Boys to Headaches After Head Injury
They can last for months but in most cases will disappear, study finds

November 29, 2011: Could Soccer 'Headers' Cause Brain Injury?
MRI study suggests repetitive hits might be harmful, but more research needed

November 28, 2011: Brain Pathways Seem Disrupted in Kids With ADHD
Areas involving 'visual attention' and working memory less active, MRI scans show

November 18, 2011: Words Recognized by Looks, Not Sounds
Enhancing visual perceptions of words could help treat reading disorders, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Breast Cancer Chemo Tied to Memory Troubles
Study adds credibility for women who report symptoms of 'chemo brain,' experts say

November 10, 2011: Classic Restless Legs Syndrome Not Linked to Parkinson's
But many with Parkinson's disease have daytime 'leg motor restlessness,' study found

November 08, 2011: New Drug Shows Promise Against Huntington's Disease
Study suggests pridopidine eases symptoms, but doesn't attack origins of the disease

November 07, 2011: Scientific Brilliance Doesn't Always Peak Young
New study of Nobel Prize winners suggests many discoveries made in late adulthood

November 01, 2011: New Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Promising in Early Trial
Experimental drug, ocrelizumab, reduced active brain lesions in study patients

October 21, 2011: To the Brain, Seeing a Caress Is as Good as Getting One
In humans, the brain seems to react to other people's sensations, researchers say

October 20, 2011: Afraid to Do the Math?
Study suggests it's negative emotions, not lack of skill, that cause some to struggle

October 19, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Common Tremor Disorder
American Academy of Neurology has updated recommendations for treating essential tremor

October 19, 2011: Teens' IQ May Fluctuate Over Time: Study
Changes in test scores were reflected in changes in certain brain areas, scientists say

October 14, 2011: Foundation Aims to Raise Awareness of Brain Diseases
American Academy of Neurology Foundation marks 20th anniversary with call for research support

October 11, 2011: Evidence Lacking That Cognitive Rehab Therapy Helps Brain-Injured Vets
Yet, it's already in wide use, experts note

October 11, 2011: Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Prevent Kids' Language Delays
Moms started supplements before conception in Norwegian study

October 05, 2011: Monkeys Use Brain Power, Not Hands, to 'Move' Virtual Objects
Researchers say findings from animal study might help quadriplegic patients some day

October 03, 2011: Preemies May Be at Higher Risk of Epilepsy Later in Life
Swedish infants born very preterm were at 5 times the risk of full-term infants, study finds

September 30, 2011: Small Study Links Surgery and Anesthesia With Alzheimer's
Post-op changes in cerebral spinal fluid may indicate progression of brain disease, experts say

September 28, 2011: Number of U.S. Kids on ADHD Meds Keeps Rising
But the rate of increase has slowed considerably since 1990s, study authors note

September 20, 2011: Cash, Luxury Goods Really Do Get People Salivating: Study
Brain's reward system may prompt folks to drool over more than food, researchers say

September 15, 2011: Problem Drinking Linked to Brain Damage
It damages very areas critical to quitting drinking, research shows

August 29, 2011: Use Caution in Ending Life Support for Brain-Injured, Experts Say
Study found that the rate of these crucial decisions varied between hospitals

August 19, 2011: People Appear to Dream While in Minimally Conscious State
They have same brain activity and eye movements as healthy people while sleeping, study finds