A trip to Mars involves all kinds of challenges for the human body. It would take over a year just to get there and back. How will astronauts' bodies cope in terms of sleep cycles?

High blood pressure has been linked to higher risk of dementia. Using certain high blood pressure drugs may protect the brain from damage.

Football has always been a dangerous game. Now researchers are learning more about the long-term effects professional players may be experiencing from career-related head injuries.

Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may have a lot to manage. Can skin patches that deliver drugs save time, energy and improve quality of life for caregivers?

Kids with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) may have difficulty with oral healthcare. ASD behaviors may influence how parents feel about their own ability to manage their child’s oral care.

Mental illness often runs in families. Children are generally at a higher risk for a mental disorder if a parent has one. These patterns can show up very early in children's lives.

People with mild brain injuries may have normal scans, but still show symptoms of brain injury. More sophisticated scans can pick up abnormalities, but are more expensive.

Some reports say that dementia patients may be more likely to have car accidents while driving. But are accidents the reason that people stop driving when they have dementia?

Even if you don't have diabetes, you may want to keep track of your weight and blood sugar. Researchers have found that these risk factors of diabetes could affect your ability to process thoughts.

There are many programs for kids with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ). An expert panel recently created some best practice guidelines for these programs.