Artifacts found in South Africa reveal earliest use of poison and beeswax
Finding has implications for cost of patient care and testing of new treatments, experts say
Study found seniors with musical training outperformed others on thinking, memory tests
Because they're risk-takers, they get more practice, researchers say
Three cups of coffee daily seems to ease motor symptoms, study finds
Amyloid beta has long been tied to dementia, but injections slowed MS progression
Early identification improves odds for social, academic success
Early evaluations can catch related developmental problems, experts say
Brain damage was also reduced, researchers find
Researchers report people were less likely to punish those standing closer to them
Bath salt is street name for a group of powerful, synthetic stimulants
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among people aged 34 and younger
Moving to a more nurturing environment can partially restore some of the lost white matter, study suggests
Even in kids without fetal alcohol syndrome, study found higher risk for mental abnormalities
Brain development wasn't affected, and no raised risk of drug abuse was found
Experimental agent similar to medicines already used to ease symptoms, but more study needed
Studies suggest potential problems, like memory issues, but don't prove a link
Taking steps to reduce smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes saves lives, study finds
But study didn't look at interferon beta's effect on quality of life, disease flares
However, findings on immune-based drug therapy are preliminary, experts say
Those with advanced-stage multiple sclerosis have high levels of the mineral, study says
Cellular model might bring insights since it more closely mimics human disease, experts say
Inadequate shuteye associated with mental decline in four new studies
Risk is highest in families losing their homes
Weight training, walking helped older adults' memory, according to new studies at Alzheimer's meet
Seems to play a role in brain-cell survival, but more research is needed, scientists say
Changes in NCAA reporting rules may have contributed to rise, researchers say
If confirmed, finding may someday help diagnose, guide treatment for multiple sclerosis
Biochemical changes start more than 25 years before symptoms, researchers say
The dye binds to amyloid plaques, which are implicated in the disease
Therapy seems to stop new brain lesions but only for duration of treatment, study finds
But mixture wouldn't have to meet same strict FDA approval as drugs, expert says
People consistently prefer what they are presented with initially, study shows
Physical abilities, quality of life start to deteriorate up to 7 years earlier, study says
Discovery marks a step closer to a cure, researchers say
New research suggests high levels of a brain-protecting protein may be key
Children born at 37, 38 weeks lagged behind third-grade peers
More activity between certain brain regions seems to be linked to lingering problems, research says
In tests, they had higher rates of depression, memory deficits and 'white matter' damage
Infant head size may be affected if mom-to-be spends long hours on her feet, researchers say
Stimulating brain's reward areas might cause overeating, researchers say
Effect seen only when tablet computer was within inches of the patient's head, researcher noted
Children with the disorder showed differences in synchronization among brain regions
Ability peaks for adults in their 30s, study finds
External stimulation during sleep can reinforce what you have already learned, study shows
Researchers want to pinpoint how seniors change their lives to avoid such mistakes
3-year study found similar benefits from stimulating two different areas
Researchers say relaxation training, other non-drug therapies can help some patients with headaches
Researchers say even seemingly mild head injury should be taken seriously
'Mild' injury doesn't mean quick recovery, researchers say