Health News Archives

Leprosy Lingers in the U.S.
But American physicians often overlook the illness, delaying diagnosis

Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks
Caesarean or induction should not be done before 39 weeks unless necessary, study says

MRI Can Spot Presymptomatic MS
A third of patients with suspect scans develop the disease within 5 years, study finds

Scientists ID Enzyme Causing Brain Cell Death
Findings could offer new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines
Common nerve problem best diagnosed with combination of assessments, researchers say

Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth
And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say

Scientists Report Mental ’Body-Swapping’
In experiments, people felt physical sensation when a mannequin's body was touched

Study Recruiting From Alzheimer’s-Prone Families
The findings might boost understanding of the disease generally, researchers say

Growth Hormone Won’t Fight ALS
Study shows 'disappointing' results against Lou Gehrig's disease

New Migraine Drug Shows Promise
Telcagepant works differently than standard triptans, researchers say