But this common assumption means many younger people may not seek a diagnosis from their doctor, as many don’t assume dementia could be causing any of the symptoms they’re experiencing.

Per Borghammer’s “aha” moment came nearly 20 years ago. The neuroscientist was reading a paper from researchers who were examining whether REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD), a condition ...

A new drug has shown promise in combating Parkinson’s disease while minimizing unwanted side effects. The once-daily pill, tavapadon, was found to relieve symptoms — including stiffness ...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — When Brett Ryan was arrested for DUI in 2023, the Lakewood defense lawyer he hired quickly referred him to a substance abuse treatment clinic. “It was obvious he needed ...

There are also multiple approaches for treating and mitigating symptoms—which can make it hard to figure out what to try first. Here, seven women share what’s worked for them to quell symptoms ...

This leads to the most common signs and symptoms of EDS, hyperflexible joints and fragile skin that bruises and tears easily. “In this condition, the joints extend more than they're supposed to ...

Symptoms of SBO include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Diagnosis often involves imaging tests like CT scans to pinpoint the location and cause of the obstruction.

OSAKA -- Japanese researchers have reported promising results in clinical trials of a treatment for Parkinson's disease using iPS cells, which may one day lead to more substantial improvements ...

The disorder eats away at brain cells—called dopamine neurons—that control movement and emotion. Symptoms begin with tremors. Then muscles lock up. Eventually, the disease makes walking and sleeping ...

This is precisely what happened to Gill. However, these aren’t the only early shingles symptoms that can easily be overlooked or mistaken for another health issue. About one third of people in ...

Alberta’s controversial involuntary addiction treatment legislation may help some, but experts say the lack of evidence on its effectiveness raises alarm bells. Mental Health and Addiction ...

A Japanese group said Thursday that it succeeded in improving symptoms of Parkinson's disease patients with nerve cells produced from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Symptoms improved in ...