Neurology / Neuroscience News
The latest neurology and neuroscience research from prestigious universities and journals throughout the world.Neuroscience describes the scientific study of the mechanics of the central nervous system such as its structure, function, genetics and physiology as well as how this can be applied to understand diseases of the nervous system. Neurology is a specialized area of medicine that concerns disorders and diseases of the nervous system ranging from Alzheimer's disease through to infection and personality disorders. Neurology involves diagnosing and treating conditions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. This category includes news on nervous system disorders and discoveries, research related to the brain, memory and how we perceive the environment.
Featured news in this category
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Cognitive decline: Impaired sense of smell could be used as marker
The first population study of sense of smell and cognitive performance by age suggests that testing sense of smell could be a marker for cognitive decline.
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What are the main functions of the muscular system?
The human muscular system is complex and has many functions in the body. These include mobility, stability, posture, circulation, digestion, and more. There are several different types of muscles that enable these roles, including skeletal and cardiac or heart muscles. We explain all about the muscular system here.
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Sheep disease toxin shines a light on multiple sclerosis
A sheep disease has parallels with multiple sclerosis. A study identifies antibodies to the toxin in humans, providing clues as to the condition's origin.
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ALS: Most physically active have '26 percent higher risk'
A large study conducted in three countries provides good evidence of a link between a history of vigorous physical activity and the risk of developing ALS.
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Why are my hands warm?
A person's hands may feel unusually warm for many reasons, ranging from recent exercise to medical conditions. In this article, we look at nine possible causes of warm hands, including high blood pressure and infection. Learn what accompanying symptoms can indicate an illness and when to consult a doctor here.
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Why do some people sneeze after eating?
If a person sneezes after eating all or certain foods, they may either have gustatory rhinitis, snatiation, or a food allergy. Hot or spicy foods are the most common triggers. Sneezing after eating is a common complaint that can be managed by avoiding certain foods or taking nasal decongestants or antihistamines.
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Parkinson's: Targeting new compound slows disease in rats
The results of a decade-long study are in: a new therapeutic target is found, and scientists manage to slow the progression of the disease in animals.
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Why are my legs and feet numb?
There are many reasons why a person may feel numbness or tingling in their legs or feet. The most common is sitting in the same position for too long, which reduces blood flow to the legs. Causes for chronic numbness include multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatments here.
Further reading in this category
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Having an audience makes your brain perform better
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A waking nightmare: The enigma of sleep paralysis
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How to relieve fibromyalgia pain
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New drug halves previously untreatable migraine attacks
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What is the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia?
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ALS: How 'toxic' proteins could protect neurons
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Sitting harms brain health, regardless of exercise
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Late menopause may protect women's memory
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How the brain's 'immune memory' may lead to Alzheimer's
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'Mutant ferrets' shine a light on human brain evolution
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Could your fitness boost your kids' brain power?
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Being a 'night owl' could kill you, study finds
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Just one night of bad sleep increases Alzheimer's protein
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Epilepsy raises risk of unnatural death, study finds
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Alzheimer's: Scientists find the cause of evening agitation
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Blood test detects Alzheimer's before symptoms appear
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Micro concussions may alter football players' brains
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Brain cells keep growing well into our 70s
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How does sex affect your brain?
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What could cause tingling in the feet or hands?
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Coffee may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms
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What causes dizziness when bending over?
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Insomnia: Why your brain may sleep without even knowing it
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Low dopamine may indicate early Alzheimer's
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How much will this hurt? Brain waves may hold the answer
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Uncovering stroke's psychological impact
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Honey bees may help to explain how humans make decisions
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How to cope with OCD
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Alzheimer's: This antibody may halt brain injury
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Study overturns age-old theory of brain learning
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How to record 1 million neurons in real time
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Can beets tackle Alzheimer's at its root?
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What the color of your face reveals about your feelings
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Feeling fine after one drink? Your brain's not
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Targeting these brain cells may aid weight loss
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Major depression: Brain tissue reveals sex-specific gene changes
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Your brain could be backed up, for a deadly price
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Seven causes of pinpoint pupils
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Multiple sclerosis: Have researchers found a key to prevention?
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Have scientists found an answer to chronic pain?
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How daytime sleepiness may raise Alzheimer's risk
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Which diet is best for the aging brain? Study investigates
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Knowledge Center
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What are the main functions of the muscular system?
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Why are my hands warm?
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Why do some people sneeze after eating?
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Why are my legs and feet numb?
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How to relieve fibromyalgia pain
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What is the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia?
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What could cause tingling in the feet or hands?
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What causes dizziness when bending over?
