What do you get when you mix strong painkillers with medications for anxiety? You might get a raised risk of overdose, according to a new study.

Older adults who do brain-stimulating activities may see big benefits for their mental function, according to a new study.

Deadly opioid overdoses are still on the rise in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here's what you should know.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with loss of consciousness may have a long-term impact on neurological health, a new study found.

Americans spent $30.2 billion on complementary health approaches in a year, according to a recent analysis.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nuplazid (pimavanserin) tablets to treat hallucinations and delusions in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Physicians commonly prescribe antipsychotic drugs to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's. However, a new study published in JAMA Neurology suggests that these drugs may be causing additional harm.

It’s a well-known fact — cigarettes are bad for your health. Just how far the negative health effects of cigarettes reach, however, may come as a surprise to many.

As people age, cognitive functions like memory and judgment can change. And viral infections might have something to do with that.

Parkinson’s disease has long been in the public eye, partly due to efforts by affected celebrities like Michael J. Fox. But a cure remains elusive. However, an unexpected treatment may improve some of the disease’s most debilitating symptoms.