Ritalin -- Prescriptions Don't Seem to Matter for Some
High school and college students have taken on a dangerous habit. They're partying with Ritalin prescribed to their peers.
Category : Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
Hormone Leptin Tweaks Hungry Brain
The fullness hormone leptin may help people resist high-calorie foods, a study shows.
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say
Autism and Family Relationships
Having a child with autism affects the entire family. WebMD asked the experts what families can expect after a child is diagnosed with autism. Here's what they said about five common issues and about how families can cope with them and thrive.
Study: Low Birth Defect Risk From Newer Epilepsy Drugs
Use of newer antiseizure drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk for major birth defects in one of the largest studies ever to examine the issue.
Adult ADHD
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of adult ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Millions Worldwide Have Undiagnosed Alzheimer's
As many as three-fourths of the 36 million people worldwide who have Alzheimer's disease or other dementias have not been diagnosed, limiting access to treatment for patients and support for caregivers, a new report finds.
To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight
A study published in the May 2008 issue of Obesity Reviews shows that weight matters when it comes to warding off dementia: Obese people have an 80% increased risk for Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal weight.
Cool News About MS
Chilling Out Relieves Symptoms and Gives New Clues About the Disease
Non-Motor Parkinson's: Integral, Yet Often Neglected
The wide-range of non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease includes gastrointestinal and sleep disorders, cognitive changes, apathy, depression, and more. Are they being given short shrift?
Emerging Strategies for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
An overview of emerging methodologies in the fight against multiple sclerosis, highlighting strategies for prevention through immune modulation, and repair via neuroprotection and remyelination.
ADHD Alternative Treatments
WebMD explains alternative treatments for ADHD, including the Feingold Diet, neurofeedback, omega-3 supplementation, chiropractic treatment, and working memory training.
Living With a Spinal Cord Injury-Life With a Spinal Cord Injury
GrievingAdjusting to life after a spinal cord injury and learning to live with new limitations can be extremely frustrating. A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life - changing event for you and your loved ones, and getting used to a limited ability to move or feel sensation is difficult and can take a
MS Discoveries Edge Closer to Cure
Chemicals May Stop Tissue Damage
Extracellular Potassium and Its Correlates After Head Injury
Stabilization of potassium-conducting ion channels is crucial when treating traumatic brain injury.
Alzheimer's Research and Studies
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of Alzheimer's research and studies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Structured Homework Strategy Helps ADHD Kids
A simple and structured approach to doing homework appears to cut homework problems by more than half in kids with ADHD, a study shows.
Neurology & Neurosurgery, April 2006
Read about ictal confusion in elderly, improving treatment for stroke, intracranial atherosclerosis, homocysteine lowering with folic acid and B vitamins, and epilepsy surgery with normal neuroimaging
Exercises for RSI of Wrist
Repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, occur when muscles and joints perform the same tasks repeatedly. Such injuries are most common among people who work at keyboards or on assembly lines, but anyone can develop an RSI. Perhaps the most notorious RSI is carpal tunnel syndrome, a compression of nerve