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Renfrew man hasn't had a proper sleep in eight years because of rare genetic disorder

Michael Conway says: "Every morning when I wake, I feel as if I’ve went through 10 rounds with a boxer"

Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Globally, 1 in 4 people over 25 will have a stroke of some form, according to the World Stroke Organization. Subarachnoid hemorrhages account for approximately 1.2 million cases of stroke each year, and nearly 40% of those cases are fatal.

Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022

Changes in sleep pattern could be sign of dementia, expert says

There are many different reasons why our sleep cycle can be disrupted

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022

Blood pressure medicine treats depression by cooling inflammation

Deakin researchers are investigating blood pressure medication as an alternative treatment for adults with severe depression

The New Daily · Sep 19, 2022

Researchers find causes of brain disorders in people with Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 19, 2022

4 mental health conditions that increase the risk of self-harm

Self-harm is any behaviour where an individual causes harm to themselves, usually as a way to help cope with difficult or distressing thoughts and feelings. It most frequently takes the form of cutting, burning or overdose.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

Communicating with seemingly unconscious patients

Brain-machine interfaces can decipher thoughts and help give some coma survivors a voice. But first we must ensure they’re responsive.

360info · Sep 19, 2022

Britons of black and south Asian origin with dementia die younger, study finds

UK medical records over 21 years show both groups survived less time after diagnosis than white counterparts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

In Parkland trial, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are blamed for spawning a killer. What is this and how prevalent is it?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The warnings are bold on alcohol labels: if you are pregnant, consuming alcohol could cause serious health problems for your baby.

Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022

America's men and boys in crisis

Author Richard Reeves explains why he thinks terms like "toxic masculinity" are "profoundly unhelpful"

Salon · Sep 16, 2022