News tagged with restless legs
Two genes do not make a voter: new research
Voting behavior cannot be predicted by one or two genes as previous researchers have claimed, according to Evan Charney, a Duke University professor of public policy and political science.
Feb 29, 2012 |
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Scientists seek to manage dopamine's good and bad sides
The good, the bad and the ugly: That's a quick summary of the effects of dopamine, a natural brain chemical that's linked to pleasure, addiction and disease.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 07, 2009 |
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Study links restless leg syndrome with erectile dysfunction in older men
A study in the Jan. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that erectile dysfunction was more common in older men with restless leg syndrome (RLS) than in those without RLS, and the magnitude of this association increased with a ...
Jan 01, 2010 |
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Restless legs syndrome: French-Canadian families at higher risk
Restless legs syndrome, which causes an irresistible desire to move legs, appears to be a hereditary condition that's more prominent among French Canadian women and may be caused by a combination of genetic influences and ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
May 10, 2010 |
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Big belly and obesity linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
A new study shows both obesity and a large belly appear to increase the risk of developing restless legs syndrome (RLS), a common sleep disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move your legs. The research is published ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Apr 06, 2009 |
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New treatment discovered for restless legs syndrome improves sleep
A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a study that will be presented ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Apr 29, 2009 |
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First potential pathogenic mutation for restless legs syndrome found
An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jul 21, 2009 |
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Ridding yourself of Restless Leg Syndrome (w/ Video)
It makes no sense: You’ve had a long day, and you’re ready for a restful night’s sleep. But as you lie in bed, you experience an uncontrollable urge to move your legs—perhaps accompanied ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 03, 2010 |
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Daily home dialysis makes 'restless legs' better
For dialysis patients, performing daily dialysis at home can help alleviate sleep problems related to restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American So ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 17, 2011 |
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Study: Restless legs may be a sign of heart risks
(AP) -- The nighttime twitching of restless legs syndrome may be more than an annoyance: New research suggests that in some people, it could be a sign of hidden heart problems.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 03, 2011 |
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Parkinson's drug could treat restless leg syndrome
A drug prescribed for Parkinson's disease may also treat restless leg syndrome without the adverse side effects of current therapies, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 06, 2010 |
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