Brain Health - Page 17

Alcohol linked to brain damage for heavy drinkers, study finds

People who consumed high amounts of alcohol were more likely to have brain lesions and cognitive decline, according to a new study that examined the brains of heavy drinkers.

Leigh Steinberg signs elite athletes aiming to boost charity awareness and improve their home communities

Leigh Steinberg, Patrick Mahomes' agent, tells Fox News Digital he signs athletes who want to focus both on their professional careers and philanthropic endeavors.

Stroke, dementia and depression share these 17 preventable risk factors

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

Multiple nurses working on the same floor of busy hospital develop brain tumors

Multiple nurses working on the fifth floor maternity ward of Newton-Wellesley hospital west of Boston have been diagnosed with brain tumors of three different types.

Diabetes 'rewires' the brain in surprising way, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that type 2 diabetes can “rewire" the brain in ways similar to early Alzheimer’s disease. Experts comment on the link between high blood sugar and cognitive decline.

Baby with fatal brain disorder ‘saved’ by anonymous $47K donation

A Florida family was stunned when an anonymous donor offered to pay $47,000 for their baby's medical bills, an act of kindness that they say saved her life.

Dementia risk could dip with common vaccine, study suggests

Stanford researchers found that adults who received the zoster vaccine for shingles have a lower risk of developing dementia. Experts discuss the public health impact.

Sugar substitutes can cause brain changes that increase appetite, study says

A study from the University of Southern California says a common sugar substitute alters brain activity related to hunger and increases appetite, especially in those with obesity.

New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease and measures how far it's progressed

A new blood test test could determine how far Alzheimer's has progressed and could also help confirm whether another condition is causing a person’s cognitive symptoms.