Delivering Exelon via the skin easier on patients, caregivers, study finds
But Aricept's effects were minor, and the disease will progress, researchers say
After memory loss, decision and attention next affected, they say
Gradual declines in body mass may be linked to changes in appetite, experts say
Other studies look at dementia's links to stroke, cholesterol
The condition involves an inability to distinguish unfamiliar faces
Brief 'spaced-out' episodes may be minor seizures, experts say
Brain disorder can leave patients unable to communicate
Having a brain expert on hand does make a difference, study found
In a first, a computer enables quadriplegic to move simple devices
Stanford neurobiologist blames bias, not genes, for gender gap
Spotting the disease in midlife might be key to slowing or preventing it, experts say
Finding could help avoid patient misdiagnosis, experts say
Sound slumber essential to retain facts, researchers say
When effective drugs arrive, early detection will be key, experts say
Mouse study suggests a connection between prions and rare cardiac condition, experts say
While stress contributed, Kenneth Lay also had coronary-artery disease, autopsy shows
Uniforms' colors allow fans to keep up with play, study finds
Findings could lead to new treatments, two studies suggest
Breast-feeding seems to offset some of the pesticide's negative effects, study finds
Find new scientific reasons for a man's recovery after 20 years in a 'minimally conscious' state
Pulses into the brain improved motor function in small study
But data is lacking on their effect, if any, on preschoolers' cognition, researchers say
Finding a disappointment after research had suggested they might help
Discovery could be important to those with spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's
And cautious types may be protected against drinking problems, study finds
But many seniors may function just fine despite brain changes, experts say
Italian research shows devices 'excite' or 'inhibit' brain cells
Type and duration of exposure needed isn't yet clear, researchers say
In mouse study, fewer carbs meant fewer brain-robbing plaques
vCJD may have 50-year incubation period, meaning most cases have yet to arise, experts say
Findings could lead to new drug treatments for humans
Digoxin and digitoxin show early promise in rat studies
But the mouse study finding needs much more investigation, experts say
Condition caused by fluid buildup on the brain
Hard-to-diagnose psychogenic seizures can be triggered by emotional trauma, studies find
Even a single mutated copy can speed symptoms
Brain translates a mix of chemicals into what the nose knows
Finding is good news for diabetes struggling to control blood sugar
They slowed brain plaque build-up in mice, but success in humans will be real test, experts say
U.S. study follows on good results from China
But the therapy does prevent new tumors from developing, study finds
PET scans show drugs' effect on the brain
Study found it improved cognitive function and mood
Treatment eases eye and brain damage linked to the infection
Being tethered to the home may put elderly at risk, study suggests
Finding could lead to treatments for problems like sleep disorders and obesity
Brain scans show they're more apt to see hostility where none exists
Rat study may point to ADHD drug's underlying mechanism
Both 'coiling' and 'clipping' work well over long term