The family of a Scottish teenager who is reportedly suffering from brain damage after taking an ecstasy pill in June…
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Few US stroke patients get clot-busting treatment
Not all U.S. stroke patients eligible for a clot-busting treatment actually receive it – and the odds of getting this…
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Many in US live too far from advanced stroke care
Many Americans would not have quick access to the best healthcare options during a stroke, even under the most ideal…
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Gout may protect brain from Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Gout, the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, affects an estimated 8.3 million Americans. People with the condition suffer from…
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NYC air can increase risk of stroke, study finds
Here’s a survival tip for living in the big city: Don’t breathe. Researchers at NYU’s medical school said that merely…
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Current treatment options for multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 400,000 people in the United States. Caused by damage to…
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Diet plays a role in many health conditions, but a new study has strengthened researchers’ understanding of the connection between…
Read MoreUS Alzheimer’s rate seems to be dropping, study finds
The rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is falling in the United States and some other rich countries –…
Read MoreResearchers investigate origins of MS to target treatment
Researchers at Hofstra Northshore-LIJ School of Medicine have found the origins of the cell believed to cause multiple sclerosis (MS).…
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Paraplegic porcupine gets wheelchair made from plastic plumbing pipes
A paraplegic porcupine in Brazil is getting by with a little help from his friends. According to a report in…
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