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A new study using PET imaging reveals that 65% of patients with late-onset psychosis exhibit tau protein buildup in the brain, linking midlife hallucinations and delusions to underlying neurodegeneration.
Physical activity and controlling blood sugar in midlife are associated with a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline later in life, with exercise particularly beneficial for Hispanics, new research from UT…
British swimmer Archie Goodburn's emotional brain cancer plea highlights the urgent need for increased research funding, better treatments, and clinical trial access.
Some speed-reading advocates claim that with proper training (outlined in many popular books and YouTube videos) or the use of special apps, it's possible to increase your reading rate to 1,000 words per minute or more.
A new study shows that strong family, school, and community bonds significantly lower suicide risk, with family attachment reducing risk by one-third.
Australians have seen a flurry of headlines announcing the arrival of blood tests for Alzheimer's disease.
How can Alzheimer's research be made faster, better and more effective? After decades of intensive research worldwide and despite recent therapeutic advances, scientists have not managed to fully arrest the progress of…
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how advanced age affects the brain.
Researchers developed a 3D human brain tissue model incorporating neurons, astrocytes, and microglia that replicates Alzheimer's plaque clearance, paving the way for automated high-throughput drug testing.
Nutrition strategies for concussion management are being implemented by dietitians to support Australia's elite collision sport athletes, new Griffith University research has found. Lead author Dr. Nathan Delang…
Scientists developed a "cell village" culture method and the Townlet statistical model to track neural stem cell growth and neurotoxin vulnerability across genetically diverse donors, linking 16p11.2 deletion to…
A new study argues argues the autism spectrum has become an overly broad catch-all, risking overdiagnosis and calling for precise subgrouping.
Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus has circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from those caused by dengue, Zika and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting…
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how ...
Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for ...
Against the backdrop of eye-catching content on smartphones and the constant stimulation of everyday life, school may seem less exciting to children. What can parents do to make learning more engaging ...
A visit from a therapy animal may do more than lift spirits. A new study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights how animal-assisted treatment can support inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Patients who interacted with…
An article published in the Strategic Management Journal, "Value Creation in Innovation Ecosystems," by Ron Adner and Rahul Kapoor, offers a framework for understanding competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving…
Researchers from Skoltech—a VEB.RF group institution—and their colleagues at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of SB RAS and other medical science centers in Russia have managed to modulate the breathing and heart…
India's dementia burden is expected to rise with the of ageing population although the factors that may cause the disease might not be identical to those in the West. TheHealthSite.com ...
Can sleep apnea raise your risk of dementia? Here's what researchers say about the link.
A prospective study led by researchers at Children's National found that onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA), commonly known as Botox, reduces headache frequency and headache-related disability in children and young adults with…
Researchers say scalable framework paves the way for monitoring a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative and aging-related disorders.
In a longitudinal study conducted at Vanderbilt Health, including investigators from the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center (VMAC), researchers found that lower cardiac output is associated with ...
Here are some of the behaviours that scientists believe will keep your head in the game ...
People exposed to less sugar in their first 1,000 days of life experienced lower risks of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as anxiety and depression, according to a study in npj ...
The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) now recommend blood pressure treatments for preventing dementia. With implementation, experts say, the recommendations may ...
Neurologist Mercè Boada explains how purpose and learning build cognitive networks and protect autonomy. Discover the insights.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF), the leading advocacy organization supporting education, research and policy to transform the treatment of brain aneurysms, today announced the recipients of its ...
New research suggests the human brain is biologically programmed to defend body fat, making it difficult for many people to maintain weight loss even after successful dieting.
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