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June 12, 2025
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May 20, 2025 Our ability to store information about familiar objects depends on the connection between visual and language processing regions in the brain, according to a new ...
May 16, 2025 Psychological treatment can relieve pain. New research now shows what happens in the brain -- and what specific treatments psychologists, doctors and patients can turn ...
May 15, 2025 Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their ...
May 14, 2025 A research team has demonstrated how the energy levels of individual neurons in the brain change during so-called spreading depolarizations -- waves of activity that occur in various brain disorders. The findings provide important foundations for ...
May 14, 2025 A transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is typically defined as a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes symptoms that go away within a day, but a new study finds that people who have this type of stroke may also ...
May 8, 2025 How well our brain functions depends heavily on the performance of our nerve cells. That is why they are regularly checked for their proper function -- defective cell components are marked, disposed of and recycled. This includes the mitochondria, ...
May 7, 2025 People who eat more ultra processed foods like cold breakfast cereal, cookies and hot dogs are more likely to have early signs of Parkinson's disease when compared to those who eat very few ultra ...
May 5, 2025 People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a recent study of more than a million people. The protective effect of the vaccine ...
May 1, 2025 A team of researchers has made a discovery in fruit flies that could change the way we understand brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in humans. The scientists found that Eato -- a ...
Apr. 30, 2025 Researchers found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain's response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to reduced opioid cravings. The findings suggest that MORE could be a promising tool in the fight ...
Apr. 25, 2025 Researchers have discovered a new biomarker for Parkinson's disease. A misfolded protein facilitates reliable diagnosis even in the early stages of Parkinson's disease in body ...
Apr. 17, 2025 Among adults ages 18-49 (median age of 41 years) who were born with a hole in the upper chambers of their heart known as patent foramen ovale (PFO), strokes of unknown cause were more strongly ...
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Apr. 16, 2025 Individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease show altered blood levels indicating damaged neuronal contacts as early as 11 years ...
Apr. 9, 2025 A new analysis finds a significant uptick in the number of people dying at home due to ischemic stroke compared to inpatient medical facilities, and when not at home, individuals in rural communities ...
Apr. 10, 2025 A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a ...
Apr. 9, 2025 While some studies have suggested that having a mother with Alzheimer's disease may put you more at risk of developing the disease, a new study finds that having a father with the disease may be tied ...
Apr. 9, 2025 A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, according to new ...
Apr. 9, 2025 Researchers have discovered a new way that neurons act in neurodegeneration by using human neural organoids -- also known as 'mini-brain' models -- from patients with frontotemporal lobar ...
Apr. 8, 2025 Scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain ...
Apr. 7, 2025 Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans. Participants in cooperatives experienced ...
Apr. 3, 2025 A global study establishes long-term risk of stroke. Findings shows one in five people who experience a minor stroke or TIA will have another stroke within 10 ...
Apr. 2, 2025 Differences in the distribution of certain proteins and markers in the brain may explain why some people first experience vision changes instead of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease, finds a new ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 9, 2025 Over the last two decades, ischemic stroke mortality rates in the U.S. have grown, with almost 3 in 10 deaths occurring at home, and increases particularly among racial minorities and rural ...
Apr. 3, 2025 Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain -- it may also impact the heart, according to new research. Scientists suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the brain could ...
Apr. 3, 2025 In a new extensive systematic review, researchers identified 17 modifiable risk factors that are shared by stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Modifying any one of them can reduce your risk ...
Apr. 2, 2025 Cervical artery dissection is a tear in an artery in the neck that provides blood flow to the brain. Such a tear can result in blood clots that cause stroke. A new study has found almost a five-fold ...
Mar. 31, 2025 New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study. The findings suggest that attending higher education may enable people ...
Mar. 20, 2025 Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a new study. The findings highlight how these important cancer screening tools can ...
Mar. 18, 2025 A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human ...
Mar. 17, 2025 A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men. ...
Mar. 12, 2025 As many as half of nursing home residents are cognitively impaired and may be unable to communicate symptoms such as pain or anxiety to those caring for them. Therefore, information needed for the ...
Mar. 11, 2025 For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. Idiopathic REM sleep behavior ...
Mar. 10, 2025 A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with ...
Mar. 9, 2025 A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem cells are ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Researchers have used a new brain-mapping technique to identify memory-related brain cells vulnerable to protein buildup, a key factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease, an incurable, ...
Mar. 5, 2025 Scientists used positron emission tomography (PET) with edaravone, a drug used to treat ALS, to detect oxidative stress, which leads to brain damage, offering a clear path to detecting neurological ...
Mar. 5, 2025 People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary ...
Mar. 5, 2025 A new study challenges conventional thought regarding the benefits of continuity in nursing care within intensive care units (ICUs). The researchers found that increased nurse continuity was not ...
Mar. 5, 2025 Some people living with chronic stress have a higher risk of stroke, according to a new study. The study looked at younger adults and found an association between stress and stroke, with no known ...
Mar. 5, 2025 Researchers have successfully observed early vascular changes in stroke using an innovative photoacoustic ...
Mar. 5, 2025 Researchers have developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, ...
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- Could Targeting Parkinson's Outside of the Brain Improve Symptoms?
- 17 Modifiable Risk Factors Shared by Stroke, Dementia, and Late-Life Depression
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- Repurposed ALS Drug Becomes Imaging Probe to Help Diagnose Neurodegeneration
- Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Linked to Improved Recovery from Concussion
- Study Challenges Conventional Thought on Nurse Continuity in ICUs
- Stressed Out? It May Increase the Risk of Stroke
- Real Time Monitoring of Stroke Using Light and Sound
- Compound Harnesses Cannabis' Pain-Relieving Properties Without Side Effects
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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- Researchers Identify Potential Link Between Retinal Changes, Alzheimer's Disease
- Microplastics in Ocean Linked to Disabilities for Coastal Residents
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Immune Cells May Lead to More Parkinson's Cases in Men
- Cold Treatment Does Not Appear to Protect Preterm Infants from Disability or Death Caused by Oxygen Loss
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- Study Maps New Brain Regions Behind Intended Speech
- Next-Gen Alzheimer's Drugs Extend Independent Living by Months
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- Propranolol May Reduce Ischemic Stroke Risk in Women With Migraines
- Blood Test May Detect Stroke Type Before Hospital Arrival, Allowing Faster Treatment
- Changing Therapy Practice to Add Higher-Intensity Walking Improves Early Stroke Recovery
- ECG Tests May Someday Be Used by AI Model to Detect Premature Aging and Cognitive Decline
- Stroke Warning Sign Acronyms Drive 911 Calls, F.A.S.T. Leads in Symptom Recall for Public
- Regular Dental Flossing May Lower Risk of Stroke from Blood Clots, Irregular Heartbeats
- A Common Mouth and Gut Bacteria May Be Linked With Increased Stroke Risk
- Biomarker Tied to Premature Cell Aging May Signal Stroke, Dementia, Late-Life Depression
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Different Menopausal Hormone Treatments Pose Different Risks
- Caregivers Experience Decline in Well-Being
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- Neuropathic Pain Drugs Found to Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Older Adults
- Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?
- New Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Novel Calculator Predicts Risk of Epilepsy After Rare Stroke
- Researchers Identify a Potential Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease Progression
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- Researchers Identify 'sweet Spot' For Safe Surgery After Heart Attack
- Taking Five or More Medications Daily Can Negatively Impact Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- New Formation of Neurons from Stem Cell Niche Disrupted After Stroke
- Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drug May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Monday, October 21, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Initial Prescriptions of Sedatives Among Older Stroke Survivors May Include Too Many Pills
- Which Clot-Busting Drug Is Tied to Better Recovery After Stroke?
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Magnetically Regulated Gene Therapy Tech Offers Precise Brain-Circuit Control
- Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Heart Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment