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Recent Brain & Nervous System Articles

Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to MS: Study
Higher levels of immune molecule might inhibit cells' ability to fight inflammation

Overeating Can Throw Off Metabolism
Researchers find brain pathway that's activated, increasing risk of obesity, diabetes

Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding
That raises risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, researchers say

Active Social Life May Reduce Men’s Alzheimer’s Risk
Home, family, club activities appear to enhance creation of new brain cells, study finds

Scientists ID Compounds That Prevent Brain Nerve Damage
Finding could help develop new drugs to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's diseases

Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
Those greater than 13 millimeters in width twice as likely to burst, study finds

’Fear of Losing’ Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Brain imaging reveals why some people can't resist paying too much at auctions

Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread
Study finds shorter survival time, reduction in learning, memory

Family History Key Player in Brain Cancer Risk
Having immediate relatives with tumors boosts one's risk for same, study says

Chamomile Tea May Ward Off Diabetes Damage
Rats fed herbal extract showed significant decrease in blood sugar levels