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Does Parkinson’s disease actually start in the gut? The so-called Braak’s hypothesis proposes that the disease process begins in the digestive tract and in the brain’s center of smell. The theory is supported by the fact that symptoms associated with d…

A world authority on the link between human exposure to aluminum in everyday life and its likely contribution to Alzheimer’s disease says in a new report that it may be inevitable that aluminum plays some role in the disease.

Patients with a psychological cognitive disorder known as catastrophizing are more likely to develop persistent, chronic pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the…

Oxytocin, the body’s natural love potion, helps couples fall in love, makes mothers bond with their babies, and encourages teams to work together.

A new study suggests that people with Alzheimer’s can hold on to happy or sad feelings, even if they forget what triggered them.

Researchers from Leiden University in the Netherlands say that contrary to popular belief, smoking cannabis – particularly in high doses – does not improve creativity.

A single application of a common anesthetic procedure could be the answer to alleviating anxiety, depression and psychological pain in those suffering from chronic, extreme post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to research.

In the world’s largest study of mental awareness during resuscitation, researchers find evidence that near-death experiences could be real.

Reports of insomnia are common among the elderly, but a new study finds that sleep problems may stem from the quality of rest and other health concerns more than the overall amount of sleep that…

With football season in full swing, there’s no shortage of talk about young players — from high school down to the pee wee levels — suffering from concussions. Yet many parents may lack knowledge about this mild traumatic brain injury, according to t…