Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study says vitamin D prevents dementiaThe CAN-PROTECT project, led by Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, begins Wednesday—the same day that a new paper he co-authored shows taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia. In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move armsNearly 800,000 people in the U.S. alone suffer a stroke each year. Even after months of rehabilitation, well over half are left with permanently impaired arm and hand function that can range from muscle weakness to paralysis. Concussion history linked to hypertension in retired football players The greater the number of head injuries the greater the risk. 'Motherese' plus eye-tracking may help with early diagnosis of autism Test takes only a few minutes and measures how fixated toddlers are to voice. Injectable biomaterial targets damaged organs and enhances tissue repair Human studies could begin within a couple of years. U.S. study examines whether COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of GBS U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System used to determine risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome following use of three different COVID-19 vaccines Avoid walking or biking down busy streets: Traffic fumes may affect brain connectivity, new Canadian study shows British Columbia researchers use functional MRI to study diesel fumes and brain connectivity. The symptoms that stick around: Quebec researchers examine persistent symptoms following Omicron infection Study identifies risk factors and prevalence of ongoing symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in adults. Why does the Alzheimer’s brain become insulin-resistant? We still don’t know what cell types and mechanisms are involved in the action—and loss of action—of insulin in the brain. Celine Dion says she has 'stiff person syndrome.' Here's what that means The name doesn't do justice to the pain and life-changing symptoms the syndrome causes. First Previous 23 24 25 26 27 Next Last