Neurology Archives - Page 233 of 241

Hold the French fries

Most of us might think acrylamide was the shiny stuff you cover cheap sofas with. Nor do most people (even […]

People Don’t Eat the Right Fruits, Veggies

An apple a day may not keep the doctor away: experts. Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal in […]

Smoking Speeds Up Memory Loss in Old Age

Elderly people who smoke show a five-fold faster rate of age-related mental decline than people who never smoked, according to […]

U.S. Drugs Too Costly, Consumer Groups Tell Panel

Demand for cheaper prescription drugs from Canada will continue as long as U.S. medicines remain so expensive, consumer advocates told […]

Huntington’s disease (Huntington’s chorea)

Huntington's disease is a progressive disease that results in the slow loss of affected brain cells. It is an inherited condition that begins in adulthood, and is characterised by involuntary movements, dementia and psychological disturbances that worsen as the disease progresses.

Krabbe disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy; galactosylceramide lipidosis)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Krabbe disease by professional health specialists.

ADHD research to be carried out in Adelaide

An Adelaide researcher says a new study will help doctors more accurately diagnose behavioural disorders in children. Professor Richard Clark […]

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder caused by damage to the myelin sheath around nerves. The myelin sheath is a fatty substance that surrounds nerve fibres, it increases the speed at which signals travel along the nerves. Guillain-Barre syndrome results in progressive muscle...