neurological conditions

A son mourns father who died of CJD 2 years later

Debi Johnson

Bruce Willis diagnosis: Doctor explains frontotemporal dementia Dr. Daniel Amen spoke with USA TODAY about frontotemporal dementia and what a ...

One woman’s journey with deep brain stimulation

Debi Johnson

Neurological conditions lead cause of ill health worldwide Research, as part of the Global Burden of Disease, found that migraines, ...

Hunters didn’t get ‘zombie deer disease’ from venison, CDC says

Debi Johnson

While some past studies have suggested chronic wasting disease (CWD), or “zombie deer disease,” may “pose a risk to people,” ...

Hunters died after eating infected venison

Debi Johnson

The recent report of two hunters who developed neurological diseases after eating infected deer meat has scientists concerned that ‘zombie ...

Mom with early Parkinson’s diagnosis recounts deep brain stimulation

Debi Johnson

A previous version of this story incorrectly named the surgeon who performed the surgery. The doctor who performed the surgery ...

Cases of bacterial infections are surging, CDC issues alert to doctors

Debi Johnson

Why Meningitis can be life threatening if not treated quickly It is important to be aware of the signs and ...

What causes prosopometamorphopsia, the rare ‘demon-face’ syndrome PMO

Debi Johnson

Victor Sharrah had always been a social person, but for the past three years, he’s found himself more withdrawn. That’s ...

How common are strokes after brain aneurysm?

Gregory Daniels

Dr. Dre plagued with three strokes after suffering brain aneurysm Dr. Dre said he asked his doctors how he could ...

Study shows differences in kids’ brains who have the disorder

Debi Johnson

Children with ADHD have notably different brain functioning when they’re resting than children who don’t have the neurological disorder, according ...

‘Star Trek’ actor dies after ALS battle

Gregory Daniels

Kenneth Mitchell, an actor who appeared in shows like “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Jericho,” has died following a battle with ...

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