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People with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may be more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment at younger ages than those without SDB

Snoring, Sleep Apnea Linked to Dementia, but CPAP Helps

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Treating sleep issues may delay mental decline in older adults, researchers say
A potent new designer drug called "flakka" is making headlines across the United States

Synthetic Drug ‘Flakka’ Causes Hallucinations, Fits of Rage

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Use of chemical-cousin to 'bath salts' appears to be on the rise, experts say
Most U.S. adults would prefer to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing usual medical practices

Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent

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Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
An immune system disorder may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease

Arginine Implicated in Experimental Alzheimer’s Research

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If seen in humans, it might lead to new treatments for disease
The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Depression and diabetes both appear to significantly raise the risk of dementia

Depression, Diabetes Both Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

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Each threatens brain health, and combination is worse, study suggests
Acetaminophen may do more than simply dull pain -- it may also dull positive and negative emotions

Acetaminophen Appears to Blunt Emotional Response

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Research involved two experiments, each enlisting about 80 college students
Recently adopted legislation has repealed the sustainable growth rate formula

AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula

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Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Breaches in data security exposed more than 29 million health records to potential criminal misuse between 2010 and 2013

Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade

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Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
Gestational diabetes may increase the risk a child will develop autism

Gestational Diabetes May Increase Risk of Autism

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High blood glucose might interfere with normal brain development, researcher says