But too much urate can also cause trouble, so more study is needed, experts say
Finding might yield insights into diseases like Parkinson's, experts say
Researchers recommend standard treatment with monitoring over whole-brain radiotherapy
Research explores how brain picks best way to react to messages from muscle
Study found it lowered risk of neurological problems later
Infection rates are found to be no higher among those with OCD or Tourette syndrome
Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found
Keep it clear, direct and simple
Could have protective effect, but also raises chances of complications, study shows
Operation has modest advantage over non-surgical therapies, researchers say
Research in mice suggests that suspect plaques build up during waking hours
With functional MRI, researchers see that numbers trigger distinct activity patterns
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself
Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say
Scans found regions related to inhibition, self-control were more active
Study showed young rats made poor decisions long after they were sober
Decrease in gray matter isn't a given, researchers find
Research on mice points to possible cause of seizures
Unusual pattern seems to predict quicker dementia onset, study finds
Beef, dairy most likely to lead to overindulgence, lab study shows
Screening could cut down on radiation exposure, researchers say
Program studies affects of repeated blows to the head
Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says
Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say
Tysabri appears to awaken dormant, common virus that crosses over into brain
Attention, memory in soldiers with PTSD still suffered a year after return from combat, researchers say
Environmental cues then trigger urge to smoke, researchers say
Scans suggest that symptoms stem from deficits in brain's rewards system
It's not clear humans could do the same, researchers say
Positive interaction beats punishment when trying to reach a goal, researchers say
Girls engaged in the video game gained 'gray matter,' study found
Most untreated Ugandans infected with type D were affected, study found
Technology helps detect hidden brain damage, study shows
MIT findings may someday aid in understanding ADD and more
Scans show that treatment regulates brain's pain centers, researchers say
Overlaps between the two forms of communication may speed comprehension, study finds
The obese and overweight have less neurological tissue, study finds
Enhanced embolization procedure is a viable option, study suggests
Study found those who did it a lot fared worse on tests of concentration
Increases in diastolic pressure lead to decreases in cognition, study shows
Interfering with neurotransmitter prevented memories from forming, taking root, study finds
Using scans, researchers spot changes in the way the brain responds to music
Faced with different scents, the nose detects them individually, study finds
Transmission of infectious parasite, though rare, can damage the brain, experts say
Nurturing family environment may be the key to longevity, an expert says
Whether finding applies to today's treatments remains unclear, experts say
Research shows canines can count, learn words
Rapid memory loss may be delayed by stimulating activities, study finds
Experiment shows that these birds can use tools to solve problems
Lab study may point to new direction for diabetes treatment