Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests Researchers analyzed data from over 222,000 Parkinson's patients and found TCE exposure from metal degreasing and industrial cleaning may increase disease risk.
Pot and gaming combo could pose hidden health risks, researchers warn New research reveals synthetic cannabinoid users experience more severe psychotic symptoms than natural cannabis users, with gaming disorders creating additional risks.
Toxic air sickens crew and passengers across airlines as Delta upgrades engines on more than 300 planes Delta Air Lines has been swapping out engines on 300-plus Airbus A320 jets since 2022 following reports of toxic air contamination affecting passengers and crew.
Autism by the numbers: Experts share reasons for the dramatic surge in diagnoses Autism diagnoses rose from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 in 2022, sparking debate about whether this reflects better detection or a true increase in the disorder.
Autism spectrum in adults has commonly overlooked symptoms, experts warn Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty making eye contact and intense specific interests.
Cancer drug could double as autism therapy, and is poised for FDA approval The cancer medication leucovorin shows potential benefits for autism spectrum disorder, improving communication skills in some children, say administration health officials.
Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.
Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop Scientists developed a non-invasive MRI technique to measure brain iron levels, which may help identify patients at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease early.
Your daily diet soda could be aging your brain faster than you think, study finds A study of 12,772 adults reveals artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin are linked to accelerated cognitive decline and memory problems.