What is Tourette syndrome?
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Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system. It begins to develop very early on in life, during childhood.
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What is a brain aneurysm?
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A brain aneurysm occurs when there is a bulge or ballooning in the cranial artery, which is a blood vessel in the brain. The cranial artery gets weak and starts to bulge or balloon out. When a brain aneurysm causes the cranial artery to weaken, it can leak or rupture.
Read MoreDo you get Vertigo?
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Some people believe Vertigo is a mystery or just from the famed film starring Jimmy Stewart. But it actually is a real disorder. Vertigo occurs when a feeling overcomes you that you or your environment is moving or spinning.
Read MoreWhat is nephrotic syndrome?
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Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that occurs when the filtering units of the kidneys become damaged which causes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine.
Read MoreTreatment for aortic valve stenosis
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Aortic valve stenosis, also known as aortic stenosis, occurs when there is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart. When the aortic valve becomes narrow, the valve is no longer able to fully open.
Read MoreNew tests to diagnose PTSD may soon be available
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Researchers say they are close to developing the first kind of medical test that could be used to identify PTSD. They say that in five years, there could be a range of new tests which will help in diagnosing PTSD and determining which treatment they need.
Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis Patients May Double Risk of Dying Early
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New study says multiple sclerosis patients may be at an early risk of death. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThyroid Issues: Are you at risk?
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The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, is one of the major secrets behind your metabolism and many other bodily functions. Thyroid disorders can be very debilitating. Women over the age of 35 are at a high risk. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreTeen softball player dies after brain aneurysm
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Dana Housley, a 15 year old high school softball player from California has died on Wednesday evening after suffering from a brain aneurysm. She was initially on life support as a result of the brain aneurysm which occurred on the softball field last Saturday, causing her to collapse.
Read MoreCan we find Alzheimer’s in healthy brains?
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases that we see.
Read MoreMemory Loss May Be More Common in Athletes
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A new study has released new findings that athletes may develop memory loss due to being left unconscious after concussions. A relatively small study of retired National Football League (NFL) players. Athletes who lose consciousness after concussions may be at greater risk for memory loss later in life.
Read MoreStrokes rising among younger people
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A study by the Stroke Association in the United Kingdom says that there is a concerning rise in the number of strokes that younger men and women are having. Researchers say the results of the study conclude that stroke should no longer be considered a disease solely among older people.
Read MoreHow Lupus Affects the Kidneys
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Lupus is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that is caused by the immune system attacking your own tissues and organs. The inflammation associated with lupus can affect all different parts of the body such as the kidneys, brain, heart, joints, lungs, and skin.
Read More1 in 3 US adults have Metabolic Syndrome
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A new study in JAMA, reports that about one third of U.S. adults have metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that together increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Read MoreBrain Tumors: Symptoms and Risk Factors
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The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The central nervous system is where all the functions including body movement, speech, and thought processes are produced and are controlled.
Read MoreRisk factors for Lupus
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First things, first. What is lupus? Lupus is quite simply a chronic inflammatory disease. That is, it is characterized by persistent inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation occurs because the immune system is responding to some signal it is being exposed to. In the case of lupus, this chronic inflammation is happening because lupus is an autoimmune disease.
Read MoreLearning about Brain Tumors
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Brain tumors generally fall into two groups, primary brain tumors, and secondary brain tumors. The main difference between the two are where they stem from.
Read MoreStrokes Rising Among People of Working Age
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There is a concerning rise in the number of working-age men and women having strokes. In England in 2014 there were 6,221 hospital admissions for men aged 40-54 - a rise of 1,961 on 14 years earlier, a Stroke Association study shows.
Read MoreSexual Orientation, Gender Identity Tied to Eating Disorders
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According to new study, both sexual disorientation and gender identity are tied to the development of eating disorders. Transgender and non-transgender lesbian, gay and bisexual college students are at the highest risk for eating disorders.
Read MoreDo you suffer from post-stroke depression?
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke every forty seconds. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 140,000 people die as a result of stroke each year.
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