In those nations, MAID is available to a wider universe of pained people, not just those with fewer than six months to live.

The man who had always been precise − the family's planner and timekeeper − began forgetting current events, mixing up dates ...

Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of ...

Neuroscientist reveals simple, science-backed ways to keep your brain sharp and resilient as you age. Three very simple ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

With over 7 million Americans living with this disease, we need to do a better job of equipping primary care physicians with ...

A major study has found that people taking acid reflux drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for more than 4.4 years ...

The exact numbers depended on the type of medication patients took, but the risk of developing Alzheimer’s was up to 70 ...

A recent study of patients who developed bipolar disorder or depression later in life revealed that half had high ...

Breast cancer radiation therapy might protect against Alzheimer's as new research reveals an unexpected benefit changing how ...

A single, freely available, noninvasive brain scan done in just a few minutes during midlife can predict what chronic ...