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.

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

Research shows that patients with six or more prescriptions for gabapentin, commonly used to treat lower back pain, were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to be ...

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

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The researchers discovered that STING, an immune molecule meant to protect the brain, may actually be making things worse as ...

Alzheimer’s and brain health deserve attention year-round, as millions are affected by dementia and related conditions.

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

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