September 07, 2010: Autistic Toddlers Prefer to Gaze at Geometric Patterns: Study
Finding could help spot the disorder early, when treatments are most effective, researchers say

September 01, 2010: Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's
Games, reading help mask trouble in brain, study suggests, making later progress of disease seem quicker

August 31, 2010: Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk
Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

August 30, 2010: Multiple Sclerosis Changes With the Seasons
MRI-detected brain lesions more common in spring, summer, study finds

August 30, 2010: Smoked Marijuana May Ease Chronic Nerve Pain
Trial showed modest benefit for patients with neuropathy, but side effects might be problem

August 28, 2010: Oxytocin Increases Trust, Not Gullibility
Those with higher levels not more naive about people, researchers find

August 25, 2010: Link Between Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease Strengthened
Latest study correlates insulin troubles with dementia-linked brain plaques

August 19, 2010: Kids Seem More Likely to Reject Those Whose Eyes Cross
Study suggests children over 6 with misaligned eye may be at social disadvantage

August 18, 2010: Stressful Social Situations May Be Physically Harmful in Some
If immune system reacts with inflammation, repeated stress can lead to chronic disease, study finds

August 09, 2010: 'Biomarkers' Could Spot Alzheimer's Disease Early, Studies Suggest
Levels of 3 proteins might point to impending trouble and someday help with diagnosis, treatment

August 09, 2010: Scientists Unravel Secrets of Sound Sleep
Bursts of brain activity called 'spindles' may keep loud noise from disturbing sleep, study suggests

August 02, 2010: Vision Abnormality Seen in Close Relatives of Autism Patients
In finding that points to genetic influences, family members were more likely to have these differences

August 02, 2010: Heart Health Can Help Predict Brain Health: Study
Poorer cardiac output correlates to lower brain volume, study finds

July 30, 2010: Research Illuminates How the Human Neck Developed
Using genetics, scientists discovered anatomical changes that helped the brain advance in people

July 14, 2010: New Criteria for Alzheimer's Diagnosis Proposed
First guideline changes in 25 years would seek earlier identification of the disease

July 13, 2010: Brain Grows Quickest in Areas Where Apes, Humans Vary: Study
Research focuses on cerebral cortex, seat of higher mental functions

July 13, 2010: Alzheimer's Research Spotlights Protein 'Tangles' in Brain
Studies in animals suggest buildup of 'tau' can be repressed, but will it help curb the disease?

July 13, 2010: Can Self-Hypnosis Help Tourette Patients Control Tics?
Small study finds benefit for young people, but another expert says the research is too preliminary

July 12, 2010: New Guidelines Urge Use of MRI Over CT Scan in Stroke Patients
American Academy of Neurology now says diffusion MRI best for detecting blockage

July 12, 2010: Could Having a Bigger Head Help Slow Alzheimer's?
Larger brains may have more cells in reserve when the disease strikes, research suggests

June 28, 2010: Kids With Coordination Disorder More Likely to Be Overweight
Condition may interfere with physical activity, researchers say

June 23, 2010: Mouse Study Sheds Light on Diabetes-Heart Disease Link
Blood sugar woes may hamper important nerve cell signaling, scientists say

June 18, 2010: The Fight Against Autism Goes High Tech
Robots, iPods and more help expand horizons, confidence for people with the disorder

June 17, 2010: Rats Appear to Be Born With a Sense of Direction
Building blocks for a navigational system noted in pup brains at birth, researchers say

June 14, 2010: New Clues to Preventing Memory Loss From MS
Mentally active lifestyle can help preserve brain function, researchers say

June 10, 2010: Depression Can Make Pain Worse
Brain imaging shows healthy people who feel sad find pain more unpleasant, researchers say

June 10, 2010: Tiniest Babies Don't Hurt Family Health in Long Run
Study finds few differences compared to normal weight peers by young adulthood

June 09, 2010: Gene Copy Aberrations May Help Drive Autism
Too many, too few copies a hallmark of autistic people's genomes, study finds

June 07, 2010: Secondhand Smoke a Mental Health Hazard?
Study finds association with psychiatric woes, but experts say cause-and-effect isn't proven

June 03, 2010: More Than Quarter of Stroke Patients Reach ER Within 'Golden Hour'
But many don't get critical clot-busting drug, study finds

May 31, 2010: Race Car Fans Develop Special Hearing Abilities
They can identify many vehicles by engine sounds alone, study shows

May 26, 2010: Brain Cells May Serve as Clot-Busters
Mice study could have implications for stroke, Alzheimer's disease

May 18, 2010: Elderly Falls Linked to Altered Blood Flow in Brain
Exercise, treating hypertension may help, researchers say

May 17, 2010: Pesticides on Produce Tied to ADHD in Children
Organophosphates may alter chemistry of developing brain, researchers say

May 13, 2010: Treating Common Irregular Heartbeat Might Also Ward Off Alzheimer's
Atrial fibrillation affects 1 in 20 people over age 65, experts note

May 13, 2010: Health Tip: Why Do Some Diabetics Have Nerve Damage?
Common reasons for diabetic neuropathy

May 12, 2010: Study Challenges Key Autism Theory
Brain scans show neuron system central to communication works normally in people with disorder

May 12, 2010: Brain Cell Study Explains 'Eureka' Moment
Neuron activity changed suddenly after rats figured out something new, researchers say

May 11, 2010: Sickle Cell Disease Tied to Cognitive Difficulties
Lowered blood oxygen levels may be to blame, researchers say

May 10, 2010: Restless Legs Syndrome Can Have Family Ties
Risk rises if parent, sibling has the movement disorder, study shows

May 07, 2010: No Link Between Childhood Infections, Autism
Study of 1.4 million Danish children finds no connection

May 07, 2010: Obesity Behind Rise of 'Phantom' Brain Tumors in Children
Pressure build-up within skull causes chronic pain, experts say

May 06, 2010: Genetic Research Sheds Light on Chronic Pain
Mouse study may lead to new drugs to help people who don't respond to existing treatments

April 30, 2010: Gender Differences Show in Risk of Narcotic Abuse
Male, female patients taking painkillers have different reasons for misuse, researchers find

April 29, 2010: Scientists Find Cause of Involuntary Mirror Movements
Gene mutation impacts how the brain communicates with limbs, researcher says

April 29, 2010: New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research
'Floating' clumps of protein, not plaques, may cause the disease, researchers say

April 22, 2010: Dreams Could Give Learning a Boost
Subjects who dreamed about video game did better playing it a second time

April 22, 2010: New Migraine Drug Might Be Safer for Some
And an old standby might help prevent headache from starting up, report finds

April 16, 2010: Morphine May Protect Brains of People With HIV
Painkiller produces protein that inhibits disease-related dementia, study finds

April 15, 2010: Most People Unaware They've Had a Minor Stroke
Few seek timely medical treatment, researchers find