Neuroscience

Epilepsy in children: Symptoms, causes and treatment

Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is common, and there are many types. About one in 26 people in the U.S. will develop the disease in their lifetime. It affects people of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages. Anyone ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Pain limits family caregivers' daily activities, finds study

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine provide the first national estimate of caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences that can limit their ability to perform necessary tasks while caring for older family members.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Revealing key insights into the trends of asthma mortality

Asthma is among the most common chronic respiratory diseases in the world. Characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, it can trigger serious bouts of coughing and breathing problems. Unfortunately, asthma ...

Pediatrics

Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth

Nearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone to preschoolers, according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder published Nov. ...

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