New Research Links Social Isolation To Lower Brain Volume
Individuals in the older age bracket with limited social interaction may be at a higher risk of experiencing a reduction in overall brain volume, particularly…
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Neurology Breakthrough: New Pathway To Regenerate Myelin Discovered
A study led by Dr. Hyun Kyoung Lee, associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine and investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research…
New Study Suggests That Long COVID May Affect Millions More People Than Previously Thought
During the initial stages of the pandemic, numerous Americans came into contact with SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. However, due to constraints in testing,…
Beyond the Brain: Unveiling the Unexpected Origins of Parkinson’s Disease
Ask any neurologist and they’ll tell you: Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain. The unmistakable signs of this ailment, such as involuntary shaking,…
Fluctuating Levels of Cholesterol Associated With an Increased Risk of Dementia
According to new research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, older individuals with fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides…
Warning: Use of Popular Acid Reflux Medications Linked to 33% Higher Risk of Dementia
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, a type of acid reflux medication, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, suggests a study recently…
Diabetes Duration Linked to Alarming Brain Structure Changes
The longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the more likely they may be to experience changes in brain structure, a Michigan Medicine study finds….
Guardian of the Mind: The Surprising Role of the Skull in Brain Health
Neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, and multiple sclerosis can result in profound damage due to the neuroinflammation driven by immune cells. Treating this inflammation…
Certain Protein May Predict Mild Cognitive Impairment Years Before Symptoms
New research has found that evaluating a protein level in the spinal fluid of cognitively healthy adults can forecast the future development of mild cognitive…
Losing Your Sense of Smell – A Potential Warning of Future Memory and Thinking Problems
According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, individuals carrying the APOE e4 gene variant, which…
Scientists Uncover New Brain Circuit for Epilepsy
Researchers from Brigham have traced lesions associated with epilepsy to a common brain circuit. Over 30 million individuals around the globe are affected by focal…
Can This Medication Reverse Multiple Sclerosis? Brain Biomarker Shows It Can
Research led by UCSF has pinpointed a hallmark of disease repair that could be utilized in the development of future therapies. Ten years following the…
Overturning Assumptions: Multiple Sclerosis More Prevalent in Black Americans Than Previously Thought
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine also discovered that the disease is more widespread in the northern regions of the United States….
Simple Blood Test Can Now Diagnose De Vivo Disease
Glut1 deficiency syndrome is a relatively obscure neurological condition that remains unknown to the medical community, despite its serious debilitating effects. The disorder results from…
New Harvard Research Links Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption With Slower ALS Progression
According to a recent study sled by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), could…
Language and Stroke – Scientists Uncover Surprising Connection
Research indicates that Mexican Americans experience less favorable outcomes post-stroke compared to their non-Hispanic white American counterparts. A recent study delves into the potential correlation…
Not Just a One-Time Event – New Research Reveals That Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Chronic Conditions
Research reveals that function may improve, decline up to seven years after injury. According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of…
Not Concussions: Scientists Unveil Real Drivers of CTE in Football
Scientists from Mass General Brigham and Boston University have developed a new tool that has created the first-ever playbook to prevent chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Does…
