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MS: Common herpesvirus variant raises risk

MS: Common herpesvirus variant raises risk

New research distinguishes between two similar variants of the human herpesvirus 6 and finds that one variant significantly increases the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Share on PinterestScientists have linked the Epstein-Barr virus (depicted here) with MS. MS is an autoimmune condition that affects around 400,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million […]

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Study outlines concerns around natural psychoactive substances

Study outlines concerns around natural psychoactive substances

New research finds that over a period of 17 years, people in the United States increased their use of natural psychoactive substances, believing them to be safe. This has led to many reports of adverse symptoms in adults and children alike. Share on PinterestKratom and other natural psychoactive substances may need tighter regulations. People have […]

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Some Cities’ Smog Can Ruin Your Vacation

Some Cities’ Smog Can Ruin Your Vacation

Latest Travel Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Got travel plans abroad? Spending just a short time in a highly polluted city can harm your health, researchers warn. “It’s widely known that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with increased cardiovascular disease. But it was unknown whether a short-term visit to […]

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Another Possible Effect of Climate Change: More Preemie Babies

Another Possible Effect of Climate Change: More Preemie Babies

Latest Pregnancy News By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rising temperatures might help trigger premature birth, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could deliver more “preemie” babies. Looking at 20 years of data on heat waves and birth timing across the United States, researchers “estimate that an average […]

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Autism: Early Signs and Symptoms

Autism: Early Signs and Symptoms

What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects a person’s behavior and impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others. Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder can range from mild to severe. The cause is unknown. Autism spectrum disorder refers to several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately, including: […]

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Could MS Have Links to the Herpes Virus?

Could MS Have Links to the Herpes Virus?

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A variant of a common herpes virus may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), Swedish researchers say. They analyzed the blood of about 8,700 MS patients and a control group of more than 7,200 people without MS. They were looking for […]

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Parkinson’s Treatment Has Unexpected Side Effect

Parkinson’s Treatment Has Unexpected Side Effect

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some Parkinson’s patients who have a deep brain stimulation device implanted to control their symptoms have reported an odd side effect — they lost the ability to swim. Researchers report on the cases of nine patients who were still good swimmers even after they were […]

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Could a Concussion Raise a Teen Athlete’s Suicide Risk?

Could a Concussion Raise a Teen Athlete’s Suicide Risk?

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — High school athletes who suffer repeated concussions may be at heightened risk for suicide, University of Texas researchers report. Data on more than 13,000 high school students revealed that those who had had a concussion in the past year (15%) were more likely to have […]

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Marijuana Could Offer Relief From Migraine Pain

Marijuana Could Offer Relief From Migraine Pain

Latest Migraine News By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Headache and migraine patients, take note: medical marijuana may help ease your pain. The findings follow an analysis of data collected by a Canadian phone app that gathered feedback offered by 1,300 headache sufferers and nearly 700 migraine sufferers who used […]