February 16, 2017 Brain tumor triggers woman's sudden 'hyper-religious' behavior A woman in Spain who suddenly became very religious and believed she was speaking with the Virgin Mary turned out to have a brain tumor that appears to have caused her symptoms, according to a new report of the case.
February 16, 2017 Survival rates for extremely preterm babies improving in US The first decade of the 2000s saw a small but significant increase in the survival of extremely premature infants without early neurodevelopmental problems, according to a study of nearly 4,500 babies born at 11 U.S. medical centers.
February 15, 2017 'Speed' and other recreational stimulants tied to heart damage Middle-aged adults who use recreational amphetamines like "speed," "ecstasy" or "ice" may develop a prematurely aging heart and experience health problems normally associated with older people, a recent study suggests.
February 15, 2017 Don't reach for pills for most chronic low back pain People should try non-drug treatment options like massage or stretching for most cases of chronic low back pain before choosing treatment with over-the-counter or prescription drugs, according to new guidelines.
February 15, 2017 Brain damage in former players fuels soccer 'heading' fears Scientists have found signs of brain damage that could cause dementia in a handful of former soccer players, fuelling worries about the danger of frequent knocks from heading the ball or colliding with others on the field.
February 9, 2017 Woman who lost memory had to fall for boyfriend twice It has taken a lot more than a love letter or bunch of flowers to win Jessica Sharman’s heart.
February 9, 2017 Accelerometers could finally fix the NFL's concussion crisis The league has still failed to face its concussion epidemic head-on.
February 8, 2017 Synthetic marijuana substitutes are likely not safe Drugs known as K2 or Spice, often sold as "safe" or "legal" versions of marijuana, are none of those things, a research review concludes.
February 3, 2017 'Heading' in soccer may lead to concussion symptoms Purposely "heading" a soccer ball may lead to concussion symptoms despite research suggesting those issues mainly arise from accidental knocks to the head, according to a new study.
February 1, 2017 Man shares moment mom battling dementia forgets who he is An Ohio man who has been documenting his mother’s Lewy body dementia diagnosis has shared footage from what he is calling “the worst day of my life.”