Category: Disability

Prestin: This Inner-Ear Protein Is Critical For High-Frequency Hearing, Study Shows

New research that appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has made clear the role of a protein in the inner ear as well as outer …

Revolutionary Nasal Spray Could be the Key to Repairing Brain Damage from Strokes!

A stroke is a potentially fatal condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. The risks for having one include advanced age, high blood pressure, …

In Addition to Obesity, Diets High in Fat Can Also Cause Cognitive Decline

A study, conducted on animals by a team from the University of South Australia, confirms that an excessively fat diet not only surprisingly leads to more fat in the …

New Research Gives Insights into Better Therapeutic Strategies for Spinal Cord Injuries

Data from the National Spinal Cord Injury Association posits that about 450,000 Americans are struggling with spinal cord injury (SCI)-related disabilities. Several other organizations estimate 250,000 persons; a conservative …

People Suffering from Fibromyalgia Have Cerebrovascular Blood Flow Abnormalities

According to a study from the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain), patients with fibromyalgia have changes in cerebral blood flow. The research using transcranial Doppler (TCD), presented in the …