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ADHD Medication Methylphenidate May Alter Boys' Brains
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August 14, 2019
One of the most popular and effective medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to alter the brains of boys with the disorder, a new study shows.
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Scans Reveal 'Smoldering' Spots in Brains Touched by MS
drugs
August 14, 2019
"Smoldering" spots in the brains of multiple sclerosis patients may signal more aggressive and disabling forms of the disease, researchers report.
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Too Much Napping May Signal Alzheimer's
drugs
August 13, 2019
If you often find yourself dosing off during the day, new research suggests it might be an early warning sign that you have Alzheimer's disease.
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Heart-Healthy Habits Good For Your Brain
drugs
August 09, 2019
Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Take care of your heart.
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Can Major Surgeries Cause a Long-Term 'Brain Drain'?
drugs
August 09, 2019
Before any surgery, you typically hear warnings about risks like bleeding and infection, but new research suggests that problems with thinking or memory can often follow a major procedure.
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Children With ADHD Have Differences in Part of Brain Controlling Movement
drugs
August 07, 2019
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have differences in the brain that limit appropriate responses to "stop cues," according to a study published online July 17 in Neurology.
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Football Head Trauma Linked Again to Long-Term Brain Damage
drugs
August 06, 2019
Just how dangerous is American football?
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Experts Warn of Mosquito-Borne Brain Infection in Florida
drugs
July 30, 2019
There is an increased risk for a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain infection and swelling, Florida health officials warn.
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N.C. Man Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba After Visiting Water Park
drugs
July 30, 2019
The rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri has been confirmed as the cause of death of a North Carolina man.
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Why Do Some People Drink Until They Black Out? Twitter Offers Clues
drugs
July 29, 2019
Blackout drinking is never a wise idea, but new research pinpoints why people sometimes imbibe to the point where they pass out.