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EPA Earmarks $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide

THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will spend $3 billion to help states and territories identify and replace lead water pipes. "The science is clear, there ...

Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients

FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Advanced scanning techniques can find hidden inflammation in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a new study shows. This “smoldering” inflammation detected by pos...

American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...

Repeat Blasts Can Damage Soldiers' Brains, Study Confirms

TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Soldiers can suffer brain injury if they are repeatedly exposed to explosive blasts, a new study shows. Further, the more frequently a soldier is exposed to explosions, the...

Taking Psilocybin for Depression? Relationship With Therapist Is Key

TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Many people dogged by depression are turning to the psilocybin found in "magic mushrooms" to ease the condition, and often reporting success. Now, new research suggests...

One Neurological Factor Keeps Black, Hispanic Patients From Alzheimer's Clinical Trials

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – Black and Hispanic patients with Alzheimer’s disease are greatly underrepresented in clinical trials, even though they’re more likely to get dementia than whites. However, ra...

Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs

TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Tapping the power of the small brain region called the cerebellum could improve patients’ ability to move cutting-edge robotic limbs, a new study suggests. The cerebellum i...

Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye

TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Most folks think of blinking as the eyes' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too. But blinking is much more than that,...

Chemicals Stored in Your Garage Could Raise Odds for ALS

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Volatile and toxic chemicals commonly stored in garages can increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Gasoline or kerosene, gas-powered equipment and lawn...

Prenatal Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with a higher risk for subsequent neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, according to a study presented at the annual...

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children's risk for autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or...

Gene Discovery May Lead to Better Alzheimer's Treatments

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – The discovery of a gene variant that rids the brain of toxic plaques linked to Alzheimer's might lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers report. The variant...

EEG Most Beneficial Tool for Managing CAR T-Cell-Related Neurotoxicity

FRIDAY, April 5, 2024 – For patients with immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) due to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, electroencephalogram (EEG) has the...

Distance to Neurologist, PCP May Explain Alzheimer Disease Disparities

FRIDAY, April 5, 2024 – Distance to a neurologist and primary care physician may explain some of the disparities in Alzheimer disease and related dementia (AD/ADRD) outcomes, according to a study...

Maker Is Pulling Controversial ALS Drug Relyvrio Off the Market

THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 (HealthDayNews) – Following disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug said it is pulling the medication off the market. In a statement issued...

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