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Study Finds No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson’s Disease

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study is published in the August 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the...
15-Aug-2024 10:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Good News for People with MS—COVID-19 Vaccine Not Tied to Relapse

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an increased risk of severe coronavirus infection, but there has been concern regarding potential relapse after vaccination. A new study finds that people with MS may not have a higher risk of relapse after...
8-Aug-2024 6:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Do People with High Blood Pressure Have a Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

People 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared to both people who have been or are being treated for high blood pressure as well as people without the chronic condition. The new...
8-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

In Parkinson’s, Dementia May Occur Less Often, or Later, than Thought

There’s some good news for people with Parkinson’s disease: The risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously thought, or dementia may occur later in the course of the disease than previously reported, according to a study published...
1-Aug-2024 10:15 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Are Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Migraine?

Having high blood pressure, specifically high diastolic blood pressure, was linked to a slightly higher odds of ever having migraine in female participants, according to a new study published in the July 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the...
25-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Does Your Body Composition Affect Your Risk of Dementia or Parkinson’s?

People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study published in the July 24, 2024,...
19-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: Uninsured, Hispanic People Less Likely to Be Referred to Care After Stroke

Insurance coverage, ethnicity and location may all play a role in a person’s ability to receive care after a stroke, according to a study published in the July 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology® Clinical Practice, an official journal of the...
15-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

How Effective Is MS Medication Across Racial and Ethnic Groups?

For people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study has found that the drug ofatumumab is more effective than teriflunomide at helping people across racial and ethnic groups reach a period of no disease activity. The study is...
15-Jul-2024 5:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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