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Researchers explored the use of mindfulness-based stress reduction for adults with migraines in a pilot study that yielded encouraging results for meditation as an intervention.

Patients currently taking or given statins are over four times more likely to survive a hemorrhagic stroke. The study from Kaiser Permanente also showed the enzyme-inhibiting drug’s effectiveness in treating ischemic stroke.

A study of mothers and children reveals that maternal iron intake during pregnancy could be linked to autism spectrum disorder.

Lowering blood pressure, not the control of glucose levels, can help prevent heart attacks, strokes and death in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Middle-aged people with a history of migraine with aura were twice as likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s, though a lack of formal diagnosis weakened the study’s results.

Low-dose fish oil reduced seizure frequency compared with placebo.

Incidence of ischemic stroke and overall mortality was lower in older female patients with a high potassium intake.

Melatonin supplements may curb duration, but do not prevent delirium in postoperative elderly patients.

A specific gene mutation has been implicated with specific physical traits and autism symptoms in kids with the disorder.

Upsher-Smith announced the launch of Qudexy XR (topiramate) extended-release capsules.

Nonpharmacologic management across multidisciplinary teams is warranted due to lack of effective pharmacologic options to treat agitation.

No improved efficacy, safety with lorazepam compared with diazepam.

The advent of oral therapy now gives multiple sclerosis patients more options besides injections, which were the mainstay treatment.