Recent research has identified brief seizures as a potential cause for the sudden, unexpected deaths of young children during sleep, shedding light on over 3,000…
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Developing treatments for Parkinson’s disease is difficult due to its complexity, involving genetic, environmental factors, and a wide range of symptoms. A recent study proposes…
New research reveals that idiopathic hypersomnia, marked by excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep, is more prevalent than previously believed, affecting 1.5% of participants. The…
A study reveals that Entresto, a heart failure drug, may interfere with Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic tests by significantly altering the plasma Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio, potentially leading…
Researchers have discovered a method to detect Parkinson’s disease up to 30 years before symptoms appear, using a biomarker and PET scans. This breakthrough involves…
Recent research indicates that higher lifetime estrogen exposure, marked by longer pregnancy and reproductive periods, may reduce the risk of cerebral small vessel disease in…
Research reveals that COVID-19 and its vaccine have little effect on migraine severity, contradicting some patients’ perceptions of worsened symptoms post-infection or vaccination. New research…
New research reveals that frequent soccer heading can lead to changes in brain structure and function, mirroring mild traumatic brain injuries and affecting cognitive performance.…
Recent research by Professors Tamar Makin and John Krakauer challenges the widely held belief that the brain can rewire itself to compensate for sensory losses…
New research has revealed that aged red blood cells interacting with brain capillaries can cause cerebral microbleeds, a finding that upends the traditional belief that…
A new study indicates that elevated NfL levels in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients can predict worsening disability within one to two years. This significant finding,…
Researchers have identified a 56 percent increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease for individuals living in areas with median levels of air pollution. The study…
A study reveals that the delayed mental health benefits of SSRI antidepressants may be due to physical brain changes leading to enhanced brain plasticity during…
Researchers have developed AI-based tools that can identify subtle speech patterns in schizophrenia patients. This approach, described in a study in PNAS, aims to enhance…
A recent study explored a potential connection between certain amino acids and increased dementia risk linked to PM2.5 air pollution exposure. While not conclusive, the…
A recent meta-analysis has revealed that short-term exposure (within five days) to air pollution can increase the risk of stroke. The study, which reviewed 110…
Face blindness, also known as prosopagnosia, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to recognize faces. People with face blindness struggle to differentiate…
Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults and is…
A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, leading to the death of brain…
A meta-analysis published in Neurology reveals strong links between cluster headaches, migraines, and the circadian system, which regulates internal body processes. The study emphasizes the…