Nonstimulant ADHD Drug Studied
ADHD experts have been investigating nonstimulant drugs. Once such drug, Strattera (atomoxetine), may be approved by the FDA next year.
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New Warnings for MS Drug Gilenya After FDA Review
Novartis, the maker of the drug Gilenya (fingolimod), a once-daily oral capsule taken for multiple sclerosis, has added stronger warnings to labels and prescription information about the drug’s possible heart risks, according to a company statement.
Many Ivy League Students Admit Using ADHD Drugs for Better Grades: Study
18 percent surveyed said they've used meds like Adderall to stay alert when cramming
Could Certain Antidepressants Slow Alzheimer's?
Early study suggests Celexa, and other drugs in its class, might help, but many questions remain
How to Treat Your Dystonia
Dystonia involves involuntary muscle contractions that can be uncomfortable, disabling, and embarrassing. Sometimes, dystonia can be hard to treat, but there are a variety of different options available. Learn more here.
Tissue Hyperosmolality and Brain Edema in Cerebral Contusion
The authors investigated the role of tissue osmolality and ion concentrations in contusion-induced edema formation in both clinical and experimental settings.
No Sign That ADHD Meds Raise Suicide Risk: Study
'Rigorous' Swedish research compared behavior when patients were on or off the stimulant drugs
Protein Test for Alzheimer's Disease?
Telltale proteins in fluid around the brain and spinal cord may lead to a new test for Alzheimer's disease.
Virtual Biopsy Diagnoses Brain Disorder
A "virtual biopsy" may help diagnose a degenerative brain disorder caused by repeated blows to the head, preliminary research suggests.
Use of Tylenol in Pregnancy Tied to Higher ADHD Risk in Child
Risk increases with longer use, researchers say; experts caution the finding needs verification
Did Moctezuma IIs Head Injury Hasten the Fall of the Aztecs?
This fascinating historical analysis postulates that the fate of the Aztec nation was sealed by one well-placed slingshot to the head of Emperor Moctezuma.
Fun Brain Games for Adults
Exercise your mind with fun brain games.blue brain image by John Sfondilias from Fotolia.comUse fun brain games for adults if you are easily distracted, need to improve your reaction speed, verbal fluency, arithmetic or memory recall. The human brain needs exercise just like our muscles....
Why Bad Memories Stick
In stressful situations, the stress hormone norepinephrine may prime the brain to remember what went wrong, scientists report in Cell.
Preparing the Home for an Alzheimer's Patient
WebMD provides tips for creating a safe home environment for someone with Alzheimer's disease.
Depression, Anxiety Can Precede Memory Loss in Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Those who developed dementia were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression earlier
Baby Aspirin May Help Memory, Thinking Skills
Women who are taking a baby aspirin or two a day for their heart health may be safeguarding their brain health, too, preliminary research suggests.
Epilepsy, Alternative Medicine May Not Mix
Many people with epilepsy use complementary and alternative medical products, but some of those items may conflict with traditional epilepsy treatments.
Vaccines and Autism
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of vaccines and autism including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Sleep and ADHD
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of sleep and ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Contemporary Management of Prolactimnomas
Prolactin-secreting adenomas (prolactinomas) account for approximately 30% of pituitary adenomas and 50 to 60% of functional pituitary tumors.