Untreated jaundice in babies can cause brain damage, but this happens only when bilirubin levels become very high and stay high without proper treatment.[1][2][4] Jaundice itself is very common and usually harmless, yet in rare severe cases it can lead…
Benzodiazepines are helpful for short term relief of anxiety and insomnia, but growing research suggests that long term use may be linked to a higher risk of dementia and possibly Alzheimer’s disease, especially in older adults.[1][2][3] Scientists have not yet…
People who have had a traumatic brain injury, often called TBI or a serious head injury, do have a higher risk of developing dementia later in life compared with people who never had such an injury.[1][3][4] Traumatic brain injury happens…
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition that affects how a person moves, maintains posture, and controls their muscles. It happens when the developing brain is injured or does not form in the usual way before birth, during labor and delivery,…
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and current research suggests it arises from a mix of genes and environmental influences rather than any single cause.[4] Scientists have been studying whether chronic stress during pregnancy might be one of the environmental…
High blood sugar appears to make dementia more likely and may speed up its progress, especially in people with diabetes, but steady, well controlled glucose can help protect brain function over time. Researchers have followed millions of adults and found…
# Is Rapid Labor Tied to Cerebral Palsy? Rapid labor itself is not typically identified as a direct cause of cerebral palsy. Instead, the complications that can arise during labor – whether the labor is prolonged, rapid, or otherwise complicated…
# Can Untreated Mental Illness Cause Dementia-Like Symptoms? When someone starts having trouble remembering things or struggles to focus, the first thought is often that dementia might be developing. However, the reality is more complicated. Several mental health conditions can…
Placental infection appears to increase the risk of cerebral palsy, but usually in an indirect way. It does this by triggering inflammation and complications such as preterm birth, oxygen shortage, or direct brain infection in the baby, all of which…
Head trauma in older adults is closely tied to memory loss, but how it affects memory can vary from short term confusion to long lasting decline and a higher risk of dementia over time. Understanding the link can help families…