Health News Archives

Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS
Environmental link to chemical rockets destroyed at one Iraq site focus of investigations

Spleen Key Player in Brain’s Infection-Fighting Messages
Understanding connection to control immune response may boost sepsis treatment, study says

Gene Mutation for Eye Disorder Found
More prevalent in women, Duane syndrome affects nerves, limits eyeball's sideways motion

Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk
Italian study found poor reflexes, unstable posture, weakened hands warned of trouble

Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity
How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss

Human Stem Cell Transplant Helps Brain-Impaired Mice
Restored damaged electrical pathway seen in MS patients who lose nerve signals

Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides
Analysis finds side effects, loss of effectiveness over time

Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
Review found vets with the syndrome were more exposed to particular compounds

Researchers Map Paths Governing Neuron Function
Findings identify proteins that determine nature of connections between neurons

Unrelated Cord Blood Helps Infants With Metabolic Disorders
It's a viable option with lower risk of complications, study finds