Aerobic Fitness Protects Brain From Multiple Sclerosis

OSU.edu – Highly fit multiple sclerosis patients perform significantly better on tests of cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows. In addition, MRI scans of the patients showed that the fitter MS patients showed less...

Ibuprofen Reduces Parkinson’s Disease Risk 40 Percent

AAN.com – New research shows people who regularly take ibuprofen may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 62nd Annual Meeting in April 2010. The...

Report on Marines’ Water Omitted Cancer Chemical.

An environmental contractor dramatically underreported the level of a cancer-causing chemical found in tap water at Camp Lejeune, then omitted it altogether as the Marine base prepared for a federal health review, an Associated Press review has found.

Veterans Speak Out Against Burn Pits.

A range of health problems are linked to the pits on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. Toxic substances have been found in the smoke.