Health News Archives

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies

Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia

Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later
Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds

The Brain Comes Alive With the Sounds of Music
Study delves into why harmonic sounds are therapeutic for people with neurological disorders

Web Surf to Save Your Aging Brain
Interactivity can help keep older people alert, study suggests

Focused Radiation Protects Tumor Patients’ Brain Function
Researchers recommend standard treatment with monitoring over whole-brain radiotherapy

Uncertainty Surrounds Testing for Alzheimer’s
Early diagnosis is helpful, but no sure-fire test exists, experts say

Health Tip: Talking to a Person With a Brain Disorder
Keep it clear, direct and simple

Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself

After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems
Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say