There is new hope for the millions of americans suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women.... (Read more about ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA)

“He was just so out of control with his hyperactivity that we sought medication at the age of four,” recalls Norine Eaton. Norine’s son Mark is now a teenager and she still works with him to conquer his attention deficit disorder. Desperate for... (Read more about ADHD AND CHILDREN)

ADHD brain scans have revealed new information that might help doctors develop more effective ADHD treatments. These new findings show that the problem may in fact be due to a physical problem with the nerves in the brain. It’s believed that... (Read more about ADHD BRAINS)

At first glance, Sean looks like your typical 12 year old, mesmerized by his video games. But, Sean’s mom, Susan, tells us she knew from when he was just 5 years old, he was different. “He was very unsettled and had problems sitting still in the... (Read more about ADHD CHILDREN & IRON DEFICIENCY)

Zach Neville was 4 years old when doctors diagnosed him with ADHD. “They were really the classic symptoms if you go on the internet and you look at what the diagnostic criteria are, the impulsivity, the hyperactive, the inattentiveness, they were... (Read more about ADHD Report Card)

If your child as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—ADHD--you might have found it’s not so easy to get your child diagnosed and then started on medication. That’s because, according to new research, many pediatricians don’t want to treat... (Read more about ADHD Treatment)

Can television actually cause your child to develop attention deficit disorder? There have been studies suggesting this is true, and now another new study weighs in. There are many reasons for experts to be concerned about the ill effects... (Read more about ADHD and Television)

Lately, alcohol has gained a lot of attention because of its benefits to the heart. It’s been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk when used in moderation. However, there’s a warning tonight that shows the opposite if used in excess. Now, new... (Read more about ALCOHOL AND STROKE RISK)

He was the picture of health…a poster boy for the strength of the U.S. military. But Michael Donnolly can’t talk to us today. Michael’s father Tom says sadly, “Michael is now totally immobile, he is nourished by a feeding tube and his... (Read more about ALS AND VETS)

“I doubt whether there is a single day where I don’t cry,” says Larry Eber. He never thought he would become caretaker of his life partner. His wife Joanne has Alzheimer’s disease. The responsibility has taken its toll on Larry. (Read more about ALZHEIMER CAREGIVERS)

A new study provides discouraging evidence a drug used for Alzheimer's to stem the progression of the disease may not be effective in the long run. The recently developed drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors held a lot of hope. And... (Read more about ALZHEIMER'S DRUG FAILURE)

Throughout his life, Ronald Reagan had plenty of victories on the campaign trail. But he lost what was his last battle in life, the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. It is condition against which noone wins, at least for now. And the latest... (Read more about ALZHEIMER’S AND DEPRESSION)

There is a growing body of evidence that shows that people can delay and even prevent the onset of dementia by living a healthier lifestyle when young, and that includes exercising. We don’t completely understand what triggers Alzheimer’s disease... (Read more about ALZHEIMER’S AND EXERCISE)

While there are medications that can slow—slightly--the progression of Alzheimer’s, the end inevitably comes in all those affected. (Read more about ALZHEIMER’S IMMUNE TREATMENT)

Millions of Americans will be spending part of their holiday weekend at amusement parks. The rides have gotten faster and more thrilling. But in light of the recent death of a four year old boy in a virtual ride at Disneyworld, is there reason... (Read more about AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES)

A Johns Hopkins study has found new evidence that the brains of some people with autism show clear signs of inflammation, suggesting that the disease may be associated with activation of the brain's immune system. (Read more about AUTISM AND BRAIN INFLAMMATION)

It’s been a recurring concern among parents: do vaccinations put children at risk for autism? A new important study done at the mayo clinic looks at whether the increase in autism rates is due to immunization shots. Recently there have been... (Read more about AUTISM AND IMMUNIZATIONS)

Are autism rates on the rise? Recent studies have alluded to the fact that we are perhaps in the midst of an epidemic of autism. (Read more about AUTISM PREVALENCE)

It’s not unusual that a new CD by a composer is released. What is unusual is that the artist is a blind, mentally retarded, and autistic 15 year old girl. Scientists believe there are only about 20 people like Brittany Maier, a true musical... (Read more about AUTISTIC PIANIST)

It’s most often thought of as a childhood disorder. But adult ADHD —attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—is very common, affecting around eight million U.S. adults. And now new research shows many of these individuals need help getting... (Read more about Adult ADHD)

One drink per day may reduce the onset of dementia in elderly people. Having one drink per day may impede the progress of cognitive impairment for seniors. A study at the University of Bari, Italy, involving 1,445 people between the ages of 65... (Read more about Alcohol Can Slow the Onset of Dementia)

One of the most frustrating of modern diseases is Alzheimer's disease. First described in Europe in 1906, Alzheimer's is characterized by mental degeneration causing memory loss but preserved motor skills. (Read more about Alzheimer's Disease)

There is a growing concern that too many Alzheimer's patients are being given dangerous medicines which as a result, are hastening their death. (Read more about Alzheimer's Risk)

Last week we heard the reports surrounding the dangers of the sleep medicine ambien—that it caused those taking the drug to sleep walk and sleep eat. But was all the hubub much ado about nothing? That’s what many experts are saying, along... (Read more about Ambien Follow Up)

Autism and ADHD are two very different childhood diagnoses, but some overall questions in common: are they over diagnosed, and are there truly epidemics of these two conditions? It’s instructive to first say that no one study, including these... (Read more about Autism and ADHD Diagnosis)

If your migraine treatment isn’t providing the benefit you had hoped, new research shows an easy way to boost its effectiveness. This latest study in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked specifically at the group of medicines... (Read more about Better Migraine Treatment)

Binge drinking, typically associated with college students, may lead to poor decision making. The results of a new study published in the June issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggest that among college students, those who... (Read more about Binge Drinking Can Affect Decision Making)

The term child migraine itself sounds incongruous since migraines are not a problem we commonly think of as something that can affect our children. But child migraines are not such an unusual problem. Millions of kids suffer these debilitating... (Read more about CHILD MIGRAINES)

Cognitive therapy can treat depression, but new research shows that switching between medication and cognitive therapy for depression, is often important. Priscilla Hernandez describes her world as going completely black. Deep, dark depression... (Read more about COGNITIVE THERAPY)

Mitchell Forslind appeared to be a healthy two year old. But his mom Fran noticed something odd. He started to walk a little differently, and fell down a lot. Doctors confirmed Mitchell had a rare, deadly genetic disease called Krabbe’s disease.... (Read more about CORD BLOOD CELLS)

There is new hope for patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. Researchers have now shown that using high doses of chemotherapy--typically a cancer treatment--can have marked benefit for those suffering from this neurologic disease. In... (Read more about Chemotherapy Breakthrough for MS)

A new study shows that the month of conception may impact future academic achievement of children. Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have observed a connection between academic progress and the time of year a child was... (Read more about Conception Date and Development)

The brain is composed of soft, delicate structures that lie within a rigid skull. Surrounding the brain is a tough, leathery coating called the dura. (Read more about Concussion)

Contact point headaches are a source of intense pain for a number of people. “The chronic daily headache pain was like a tight skull cap. It completely encompassed the top of my head,” says Joanne Schultz. 58 year old Joanne Schultz says that... (Read more about Contact Point Headaches)

Most folks are aware that high cholesterol and high blood pressure puts one at risk for a heart attack. But did you know that twenty or thirty years down the road it also could mean the development of dementia, like one sees with Alzheimer’s... (Read more about DEMENTIA RISKS IN YOUNG)

67 year old Audrey Rabinowitz loves playing with her grandchildren. But, debilitating migraines have stolen her precious time spent with them. "You feel so sick, you can't open your eyes, it's just awful. You can't sleep, if you fall asleep you... (Read more about DEVICE CHILLS MIGRAINE PAIN)

A new Down syndrome test may help ease the fears of pregnant women about Down syndrome and other genetic disorders. It’s actually two tests, one at-home and another at the woman’s doctor’s office. The key is that the new Down syndrome test can be... (Read more about DOWN SYNDROME TEST)

“It’s as if I’m a single parent, even though I still have my husband,” says Karen Henley. Incredibly, at only 36 years old, Karen Henley’s husband Mike was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. (Read more about EARLY ON-SET ALZHEIMER’S)

Would you rather earn your money or win it, say, in a lottery? New brain research shows that while you think the rewards of cashing in on the daily numbers would be the best thing to happen to you, most people get more satisfaction from earning... (Read more about EASY MONEY)

Sarah Tillman wants to eventually get pregnant. Initially she couldn’t because of a benign brain tumor in her pituitary gland. “It was a benign tumor, which is not a cancer. If you have an elevated prolactin and it’s producing prolactin, it can... (Read more about ENDONASAL BRAIN SURGERY)

It gets harder and harder to exercise as we get older. But, there are plenty of health benefits including one major one you might not have realized before. There’s more and more information now that keeping our cardiovascular system clean and... (Read more about EXERCISE AND ALZHEIMERS)

We all want to be as flexible as we can be. But sometimes, even this can be too much of a good thing. There’s a relatively rare skeletal condition that cause people to be overly-flexible--and most who have it don’t know it, until bad things... (Read more about Elastic Man)

Sleep apnea tests are now easier to do. Sleep apnea is a condition where the person stops breathing perhaps hundreds of times a night. Sleep apnea is associated with daytime exhaustion and even occasional deaths. The problem can cause snoring... (Read more about HOME SLEEP APNEA TEST)

When it comes to stress, we all handle it differently. There’s no question that stress triggers the release of cortisol, the stress hormone--which can suppress the immune system. And maybe that same stress can trigger other parts of the immune... (Read more about Health Wrap Parkinsons)

A new study in the medical journal the Lancet shows that all forms of tobacco exposure…namely smoking, chewing or inhaling second hand smoke increase the risk of heart attack up to three times. Even low levels of exposure, say, a half a pack a... (Read more about Health Wrap for August 18th)

Researchers have discovered a novel way to increase the potency of Botox, which would translate into less frequent injections and perhaps even enhancing its cosmetic benefits, and it might mean lower prices for the popular wrinkle-remover. In... (Read more about Health Wrap: Studies on Botox, Migraines and Drinking)

According to new research in the medical journal the lancet, the number of people that have dementia--the common form is Alzheimer’s disease--is going to double every twenty years. Given that 24 million worldwide have dementia today, that... (Read more about Healthwrap - Dementia, SIDS, Breast Cancer)

We’ve already had our first taste of the holiday season today, and tomorrow starts the official start of shopping season. It can be a ton of fun, but for people with migraines, this time of year can be one huge headache--literally! There are... (Read more about Holiday Headaches)

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells. When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's... (Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats)

Infant stroke is something most parents-to-be would never even consider worrying about- the fact that newborn infants can suffer a stroke, and it might not be detected by the doctor. Now, new research says strokes in children are a significant... (Read more about INFANT STROKES)

Is your job keeping you mentally active, enough so, that it can help protect you from going senile? There’s new research which shows the type of job you hold could play a role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s. (Read more about JOBS AND ALZHEIMER’S RISK)

It’s something no parent or child should have to face: pediatric brain tumors. Fortunately there are great advances being made in treating pediatric brain tumors, which get more effective with each year. But the downside is that the aftereffects... (Read more about KIDS BRAIN CANCER AFTER EFFECTS)

There is encouraging news tonight for many older children who suffer from lazy eye. Treatments for lazy eye that were previously thought to benefit only children younger than seven have now been shown to help even older teens. (Read more about LAZY EYE STUDY)

A recent study reveals that migraines act as mini strokes that can have a lasting impact on the brain. Scientists at the University of Rochester in New York and a team at the Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Noridsk have conducted studies that... (Read more about Lasting Effects of Migraines)

Taking a drug used for Alzheimer’s disease may help deal with the memory loss experienced by people with multiple sclerosis, according to a study published in the medical journal Neurology. The finding could help the large percentage, nearly... (Read more about M.S. AND ALZHEIMER’S DRUG)

“I was diagnosed with M.S. more than 30 years ago. Back then it was a virtual death sentence because there were no drugs to help you out.” Although her gait is slow, and she uses a cane, Zoe Koplowitz has fought multiple sclerosis since her... (Read more about M.S. DRUG)

There is new research out that raises hope for individuals stricken with multiple sclerosis. The study, which examines the effectiveness of IVIG on treatment of MS patients, shows that a drug treatment can slow the development of symptoms and the... (Read more about M.S. TREATMENT)

Are pollutants in our air causing many of our children to become mentally retarded? According to new research released today, the U.S. is losing billions of dollars each year due to the impact of mercury poisoning on brain development. There... (Read more about MERCURY POISIONING)

A new study presented at the American Academy of Neurology establishes links between kinds of migraine and stroke. “When I start getting the headache I have to close my eyes.” Karen Reiter is a typical migraine patient. “It feels like someone... (Read more about MIGRAINE AND STROKE RISK)

There is new hope for the thousands of Americans suffering from M.S. A novel drug, called Tysabri, has been shown in new studies to prevent the progression of the disease. But does it come with a life-threatening side effect? For patients... (Read more about MS Medication Breakthrough)

Some might say that marijuana is not a dangerous drug overall. But new research released today suggests that it can have a profound negative impact on the development of the adolescent brain, and maybe even predispose one to schizophrenia.... (Read more about Marijuana Brain Study)

Could your dental fillings be putting you and your family’s health at risk? The issue at hand: the fillings contain mercury, which is a known danger to the nervous system. This is a controversial issue and has been for years. Mercury is... (Read more about Mercury Fillings)

Around twenty million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Many can be treated with medications, but there are some who are still in pain. Now, it appears that fixing a problem in the heart may help get rid of migraines! This is just... (Read more about Migraine and Heart Hole - PFO)

They’re painful, they’re debilitating, but could migraines also be deadly? New research says that at least one in five migraine sufferers, if not more, are at an increased risk of death. At the age of 35, Hailey McDad is one of them. That’s... (Read more about Migraines and Cardiovascular)

Even as a kid, you were able to find Carey Gordon in the kitchen. As a professional chef, cooking is his passion, but just 2 years ago, he didnt think hed ever be able to get behind the stove again. Tragically, several seizures and a stroke left... (Read more about Music Therapy)

There is a new non-invasive bladder cancer test which detects cancer proteins in the urine. It could be a big breakthrough in detecting this common malignancy. Right now, 13,000 Americans die of bladder cancer each year. So, like many other... (Read more about NEW BLADDER CANCER TEST)

New MS drugs are making it easier for MS patients to cope with the difficult illness. “All of a sudden, sort of felt like the world, the rug was pulled from out under me. The weakness, the feeling, it’s a fatigue that’s very hard to explain,”... (Read more about NEW M.S. DRUG)

The government has now formally recommended that a new meningitis vaccine be given to millions of children and college students. It’s the first time a meningitis vaccine is targeted for those under 18. But there’s one problem: there’s not... (Read more about NEW MENINGITIS VACCINE)

With 15 to 20 migraines a month, Debbie Pearlman used to wish for an effective migraine treatment. “It’s such agony and pain. The light bothers you, noise bothers you, just moving is complete and utter agony. Sometimes you get spots in front of... (Read more about NEW MIGRAINE-PREVENTING DRUG)

There is new hope tonight for the millions of stroke patients who don’t make it to the emergency room soon enough to get clot-busting medicine TPA. Now, researchers are looking at whether a new type of blood thinning drug can prevent the... (Read more about NEW STROKE DRUG)

Many women have to face a very difficult decision to electively remove their ovaries because of an inherited ovarian cancer risk. But now the findings of new research are making that decision a bit more difficult. Mayo Clinic researchers... (Read more about Ovarian and Dementia Risk)

CAN TOXINS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT CAUSE SOME OF US TO DEVELOP PARKINSON’S DISEASE? NEW RESEARCH SHOWS EXPOSURE TO COMMON POLLUTANTS TO WHICH WE’RE EXPOSED CAN CAUSE THE DISEASE IN LAB RATS, SUGGESTING PERHAPS WE ARE ALSO AT SIGNIFICANT RISK. (TALENT)... (Read more about PARKINSON’S TOXINS)

Pope John Paul II battled a disease that in the end led to his death. Parkinsons disease is a condition with no known cure. Yet, perhaps the best hope is one which the pope himself fought against vehemently. Pope John Paul II was incredibly... (Read more about POPE AND PARKINSONS DISEASE)

“Ugh! You wouldn’t want them, they’re the worst thing you could have, they’re very painful,” says shingles patient, Anna Falconetti. Anna who is 90 years old has suffered pain from shingles for four years. “It’s like somebody is putting a knife... (Read more about POST-SHINGLES PAIN STUDY)

Amidst the rising conflict in the Middle East between Arabs and Jews comes a medical insight tonight---that maybe the two groups aren’t so different after all. New research shows Arabs and Jews share a previously unrecognized genetic link for a... (Read more about Parkinson's Gene)

In this week’s remedy or ripoff segment, we look at an over the counter supplement touted as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in kids. It’s an extract from pine bark; but is it everything it claims to do? It’s called... (Read more about Pine Bark for ADHD)

Patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy are banking their hopes on a new drug which has been shown to be highly effective at stopping--and reversing--the devastating effects of the disease. The disease is called Pompe’s syndrome. It is... (Read more about Pompe's Disease: Muscular Dystrophy Treatment)

For the past 4 years, Bobbi has suffered with restless leg syndrome. As a financial trader, Bobbi Tse is up at the crack of dawn monitoring the markets overseas. But for Bobbi, sometimes when the crack of dawn rolls around, she has barely gotten... (Read more about RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME)

A new study released at the International Conference on Prevention of Dementia on June 11th suggests that treating other health factors - like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can help slow the onset and severity of dementia... (Read more about Research Suggests Ways to Slow Alzheimer's)

Restless legs syndrome is an odd, yet common disorder that causes people to continually move their legs, especially at night when they're trying to fall asleep. As if that wasn't bad enough, now there's new research that shows it may increase... (Read more about Restless legs syndrome)

The Terri Schiavo case has brought the term ‘persistent vegetative state’ to the forefront of American consciousness. While millions of Americans argue over the legal issues of the Terri Schiavo case, they are also discussing exactly what happens... (Read more about SCHIAVO BRAIN INJURY)

It is supposed to be the joyous holiday season. But around the winter solstice sunlight is usually pretty short-lived. With daylight at a premium, darkness can cause seasonal affective disorder depression due to lack of light. While it comes... (Read more about SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER)

They’re man’s best friend. Now, new research shows just how far a dog will go to support the human it loves. Dogs may have the ability to alert epileptics to oncoming seizures. (Read more about SEIZURE ALERTING DOGS)

There is new research just released which shows those who think they’re having sinus headaches might be having something more significant: a migraine! There are many different forms a migraine can take. Sometimes the classic throbbing type... (Read more about SINUS HEADACHE MISDIAGNOSIS)

There is new hope for patients who suffer from vertigo, the condition characterized by severe dizziness that causes rooms to seem like they’re spinning. A commonly used steroid medication has been shown to be helpful for the treatment of vertigo... (Read more about STEROID THERAPY FOR VERTIGO)

A new study shows doctors may be overdoing it when treating patients who have just suffered a stroke. The research finds physicians are treating these individuals with blood pressure medications not only when it’s not necessary, but also when... (Read more about STROKE AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE)

A year ago, Orhan Sarki’s incapacitating migraines started. And just a few weeks ago, he blacked out at work. “I am 36 years old, married, three children. Health-wise, medical history-wise, I’ve had a fairly healthy life so far,” says Orhan.... (Read more about STROKE PFO IMPLANT STUDY)

A disturbing report out of the American Heart Association says that the vast majority of stroke patients are not getting the best possible care during, and after hospitalization. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of... (Read more about STROKE TREATMENT FAILURES)

The sciatic nerves are the longest nerves in the body. They start in the lower spine, pass behind the hip joint and go down the buttock, down the back of the leg to the foot. (Read more about Sciatica)

By Dr. Adam S. Mednick, M.D., Ph.D. Sleep apnea syndrome is one of the most under diagnosed illnesses, not only in the United States, but throughout the world. The word ‘apnea’ is derived from the Greek apnoia, meaning’ ‘want of breath’.... (Read more about Sleep Apnea Syndrome)

Frank Guglielmelli was so sleep deprived he was falling asleep at the wheel. Cars would be honking, and away I would go. That's kind of scary and then I realized there's a problem, says frank. 53 year old Frank says he felt as though he was... (Read more about Sleep Disorders)

One of the most common injuries to the spine is slipped or a herniated disk. This condition may be extremely painful and may damage surrounding muscle and nerve systems. (Read more about Slipped Disc)

For those of you golfers out there, you know the old saying: drive for show, putt for dough! But do you have a hard time getting in the zone, and does a lack of concentration affect your ability to sink that birdie attempt? The latest in... (Read more about Sports Performance and Neurofeed back)

Looking deeply into someone’s eyes can be telling, beyond the eyes themselves. There’s new promise that in some patients, doctors can see into the future…and see who is going to suffer a stroke, by performing a simple eye exam. What’s... (Read more about Stroke and Eye Changes)

After suffering with a sore throat for nearly 9 months, doctors ordered 51 year old Dave Rossingel to get an MRI. The results were devastating. A cancerous tumor was found at the base of Dave’s tongue. He was going to need radiation therapy. It... (Read more about TOMOTHERAPY)

Poor posture is at the root of chronic tension headaches. An article written by holistic care author Doug Fogel explains how having a tight neck, shoulders, and upper back contribute to chronic tension headaches. He says the tension is caused... (Read more about The Cause of Chronic Tension Headaches)

“I turn over in bed, I get a spin, and I’ll have to hold on thinking I’m going to fall out of bed, it’s that bad.” Mary Henderson’s vertigo symptoms were was so bad she couldn’t even get out of bed. “I missed a lot of work. I’ve been out of work... (Read more about VERTIGO TREATMENT)

Just last week, a respected international, independent consortium of scientists called the Cochrane Review published a huge paper saying once and for all, there's no credible evidence behind the theory that autism is triggered by the... (Read more about Vaccine Autism Controversy)

New research out of a major radiology meeting shows that virtual colonoscopy along with computer-aided detection is highly effective for finding colon polyps, which can become cancerous. Virtual colonoscopy is desirable because there is no risk... (Read more about Weekly Health Wrap)

By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist,... (Read more about Your First Visit)