Nervous System Health

Health July 25

Ozzy Osbourne's rare form of Parkinson's sparks questions about lifestyle factors

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne died following his battle with a genetic form of Parkinson's disease, while a brain expert says the singer's lifestyle could have contributed.

Health July 24

Two cancer drugs show promise in reversing Alzheimer's devastating effects

UCSF researchers found the cancer drugs letrozole and irinotecan may reverse Alzheimer's effects, reducing tau protein clumps and improving memory in mice.

Music Industry News July 22

Ozzy Osbourne's legendary final performance raised a staggering $190M for worthy causes

Late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's July 5 farewell performance generated about $190 million for children's hospitals and Parkinson's research charities.

Health July 21

Trained dogs can smell Parkinson's disease before symptoms show up, study finds

A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying odors in skin swabs, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.

Health July 21

Alzheimer's risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn

Sleep and brain experts respond to new findings on the association between REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease, recommending consistent sleep habits and early intervention.

Alzheimers July 16

Eating these common foods could reduce Alzheimer's risk, experts say

A study found that eating choline-rich foods daily, like eggs, fish and broccoli, was linked to lower Alzheimer's risk. Experts discuss which foods are best for your brain.

Health July 15

New weekly injection for Parkinson's could replace daily pill for millions, study suggests

Research shows promising results for a weekly injectable Parkinson's treatment that maintains consistent medication levels, possibly eliminating multiple daily pills.

Health July 14

Men face double dementia risk if they have a hidden genetic mutation

Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.

Health July 14

Always running late? A mental health condition could be to blame, experts say

Experts explain that chronic lateness may be caused by time blindness, a condition affecting time perception that is commonly associated with ADHD and other disorders.

Health July 12

Popular back pain medication linked to brain health risks in some patients

New research shows adults aged 35 to 64 prescribed gabapentin for chronic pain are twice as likely to develop dementia and three times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment.

Health July 9

Warding off Alzheimer's might mean making these 11 lifestyle changes, expert says

Dr. Daniel Amen shared his BRIGHTMINDS approach for preventing Alzheimer's, addressing 11 risk factors including blood flow, inflammation and sleep for better brain health.