Articles related to "Brain Damage"

"Marijuana might cause new cell growth in the brain." Headline of an article by Kurt Kleiner, Oct. 13, 2005.

Most people think they avoid MSG if it is not displayed on a food label. But the food processors on all levels have put together several disguises for MSG labeling.

While drug and tobacco usage among adolescents and college students is in decline, alcohol abuse levels are remaining steady. Why?

When certain parts of the brain are damaged, due to insults such as a stroke, the ability to use and/or process language can be diminished or even lost.

PKU, or phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder that can cause neurological as well as behavioral problems in infants and children. Learn about diagnosis and treatments.

Roger no longer believes that he is disabled, brain damaged or anything else that the pharmaceutical companies are selling to the public.

Much of the early information about AD/HD has changed over time. Adding to the confusion are the number of other conditions with similar symptoms.

Liverpool John Moores University finds interesting information on how the size of a teen's allowance affects drinking habits.

Brain development at 12 changes personalities, behaviour and even thinking. Parents think kids have turned bad. Tweens are afraid their parents are right.

TBI occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can affect who an individual is and have devastating outcomes including permanent disability and even death.

A head injury can change a life forever. Babies and the elderly are susceptible to head trauma, but preventive measures can guard against injuries to the head at any age.

Trauma to the brain results in many mood and behavior problems. Depression is frequently cited after a mild head injury due to frustration and loss of self esteem.

SBS, a major cause of death in infants, is often fatal and can cause severe brain damage, resulting in lifelong disability.

Once a dreaded complication of childhood viral illnesses, Reye's syndrome has become a rarity in the United States. Early recognition is the key to proper treatment.

Traumatic brain injuries can be life changing. Look for symptoms in anyone who has hit his or her head and treat head injury like the very real injury that it is.

Brain injury from bleeding or lack of oxygen causes frightening neurological signs but many dogs will recover. Understanding what caused the stoke may prevent recurrences

Have you observed elementary and middle school students choking each other and laughing? Do they have red marks or bruising on their neck? Here is what is going on.

All forms of aspirin / salicylates have been linked to Reye's Syndrome, associated with aspirin consumption by children with viral diseases such as chicken pox and flu.

Over the past decade, kids as young as 12 have been getting high by downing large amounts of cough syrup; thousands have been hospitalized; some have died.

Long gone are the days of teen storylines and family pool parties as, this summer, CBS's The Young and the Restless promises the most dark and depressing storylines yet.

Heavy drinking can cause a number of health problems, including cirrhosis and stroke, as well as heightened risk for sleep disturbances, accidents, violence and suicide.

Theories on the causes of psychopathy (also known as sociopathy) encompass nature, nurture, social forces, natural selection and brain damage.

Fun-in-the-sun, splash-in-the-pool, throw-one-on-the-barbie time can be dangerous for your pets unless you keep a watchful eye to make sure fun ensues.

Puppies, especially toy breeds, are susceptible to falling glucose levels of Transient Juvenile Hypoglycemia which can cause coma, seizures, brain damage and death.

Stroke is said to be the 3rd leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of disability among adults. Find out how massage therapy can help.

The WBC Super Middleweight crown was on the line on 25th February 1995, as 'The G-Man' Gerald McClellan took on hometown favourite Nigel Benn.

What would drive parents to hire a tutor for a preschool child? What do reading experts say about this?

Baylisascaris procyonis lives in the intestines of raccoons, but causes serious disease by invading the tissues of many other animals including humans.

Zombies are not rotting undead creatures but rather people who have been exposed to a specific combination of drugs.

New research details how the culinary and medicinal herb, rosemary, a delight to taste and smell, also protects our brains against neurodegeneration from free radicals.

The consensus of a team of New Hampshire researchers is to never spank a child under any circumstances.

Recent studies have shown that a common sweetener used in a lot of everyday foods can cause toxic effects within the human body.

Research has shown vitamin B12, found in milk, fish and meat, may help with age-related memory loss and even dementia.

A stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage, complications and death if not promptly diagnosed and treated.

New research indicates that recurrent concussions may have permanent and long-lasting damage for athletes. More research is needed.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that line and protect the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when bacteria or viruses breech the blood-brain barrier.

A simple heel stick blood test performed on your baby before leaving the hospital can prevent chronic illness, life long disability, and save countless lives

With new research being published about the long term effects of recurrent concussions, the question needs to be asked, "How many is too many?"

Vascular dementia is relatively common, after Alzheimer's disease (AD). This article highlights characteristics of varying types of this disease.

Chapter Preview: Chapter Two - Brother Thomas by Dean Koontz (your weekend surprise from me, continued)

Cerebral palsy can be mild or extremely severe resulting in wheelchair dependence. Therapeutic horseback riding can be very effective in preventing further disability.

Some mothers believe that an occasional drink during pregnancy is perfectly safe. What is the truth about the effects of alcohol on your baby as he or she grows?

Diagnosis of FAS is based on specific criteria: distinct facial pattern, growth deficiencies, central nervous system dysfunction, a history of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Diabetes has been linked to arsenic; bone cancer can be caused by high amounts of radium; and ingesting neurotoxins like fluoride, lead, and aluminum cause brain damage.

Optimal iodine levels are necessary during pregnancy and lactation. Unfortunately iodine deficiency is occurring even in countries using iodized salt programs.

Americans are told that fluoride is good for children's teeth. Recent research shows just how dangerous even trace amounts can be to our health. Make an informed decision

Is marijuana good or bad? Many myths float around about this drug, and not all of them are true.

Recent published research indicates that young female athletes perform worse on postconcussion neuropsychological tests than their male counterparts.

A husband and father, Rodriguez joins a long list of boxers who have died from either a catastrophic blow to the head or from receiving multiple concussions over time.

Drinking alcohol while pregnant can lead to serious birth defects in the baby.