January 21, 2026

Air Pollution Increases Risk Of ALS

Prolonged exposure to air pollution appears to increase a person’s risk of ALS and other motor neuron diseases, a new study says.

January 8, 2026

New Study Explains Why Brains Process Information at Different Speeds

The human brain is always working, reacting in a split second to dangerous events while slowly making sense of meaning, memories and decisions.

January 8, 2026

Internal Body Clock Linked To Dementia Risk

Sleep problems might be an early warning sign of dementia, a new study says.

December 11, 2025

Nerve Blocks Now Recommended For ER Migraine Treatment

People hospitalized for a debilitating migraine should receive targeted nerve blocks rather than IV opioids to quell their pain, according to a major update of treatment guidelines.

December 2, 2025

Want a Younger Brain? Keep the Muscle, Shed the Fat

Fitter bodies and muscles could keep brains young and fit, too, a new study suggests.

December 2, 2025

Head CT Scan Use Has Doubled In U.S. ERs

Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says.