Mapping Brain Cells Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Protein Buildup
Researchers have identified memory-related brain cells that are highly vulnerable to tau protein accumulation, a key factor in Alzheimer’s disease....
Neurology
High-Fat Diet Triggers Memory Decline Within Days
A new study shows that just three days of a high-fat diet can cause memory impairments and brain inflammation in...
Long-Term NSAID Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A new study finds that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a lower risk of developing...
Brain Distinguishes Pain and Itch Using Separate Neural Circuits
A new study reveals that pain and itch are processed by distinct neural circuits in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)....
Sleep Brain Waves Linked to Consciousness in Coma
A new study finds that sleep spindles—bursts of brain activity during sleep—may predict recovery in unresponsive patients with recent brain...
Brain Map Reveals Early Signs of MS Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers have created a four-dimensional brain map that reveals how MS-like lesions form, providing new insights into the earliest stages...
Physical Activity Lowers Brain Disease Risk
A large study found that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are significantly less likely to develop...
Alzheimer’s Study Identifies 16 Risk Genes
A large whole-genome sequencing study has uncovered 16 new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, expanding genetic research beyond European ancestry....
FDA Approves Adaptive DBS for Parkinson’s Patients
The FDA has approved adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS), a breakthrough therapy that adjusts in real time to Parkinson’s disease...
Brain Bleeds Double Dementia Risk
Researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or "brain bleeds," double the risk of developing dementia later in life. While ischemic...
