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A longtime barber overcomes essential tremor thanks to a newer, simpler approach to deep brain stimulation.
Similar to an infection, misshapen forms of two proteins appear to spread through the brain.
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The limited mobility of stroke survivors puts them at increased risk of osteoporosis, broken bones and falls—but most are never screened for these problems.
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Following a brain cancer diagnosis, Polly Spence's family moved her from Florida to Michigan for surgery and rehabilitation.
Speculative research is probing a possible link between gum disease and Alzheimer's.
Even while his body grows weaker from Parkinson’s disease, Daniel McCarthy’s spirit remains strong.
Good news: Smiling may indeed boost your mood. Bad news: Frowning will bring you down.
The Schneider family faced profound questions about their daughter’s developmental differences. Advances in genetic testing finally revealed answers.
A partnership between two Michigan hospitals proved instrumental in saving a Traverse City man who suffered a stroke.
Phil Simon had reached the end of the line with existing multiple sclerosis medications. A year after starting a new drug, his walking and stamina have improved.
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