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A Usually “Harmless Virus” May Trigger or Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease

A new study out of Northwestern Medicine finds evidence of the human pegivirus in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, but not in the brains of people without the neurological condition.

Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Slowing Disability from Multiple Sclerosis

Results of a phase 3 clinical trial show an experimental drug called tolebrutinib can delay disability in patients with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

New Blood Test Helps Diagnose and Track Alzheimer’s Progression

A simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and accurately distinguish between early- and later-stage disease, a new study finds.

Keeping Your Bad Cholesterol in Check Protects You from Dementia, New Study Finds

People with low LDL cholesterol levels are much less likely to be diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.

Common Sugar Substitute May Actually Increase Your Appetite

A new study finds sucralose, the primary sweetener in Splenda, changes brain activity related to hunger. Researchers say the results could be stronger cravings.

Popular ADHD TikToks Are Full of Misinformation About Symptoms, New Study Finds

Clinical psychologists reviewed 100 ADHD TikToks and found that fewer than half of their claims about symptoms align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing the condition.

Sleep Apnea May Increase the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, Preliminary New Study Finds

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea may have higher odds of developing Parkinson’s disease, but researchers say early CPAP treatment may lower the risk.

A Lingering Virus May Explain Why Some People Suffer from Symptoms of Long COVID

A new study finds 43% of people with Long COVID symptoms still have SARS-CoV-2 proteins circulating in their blood 1 to 14 months after testing positive.

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10 Jul
Air Pollution Linked To Common Brain Tumors

Air Pollution Linked To Common Brain Tumors

Folks who breathe in more air pollution have a higher risk of developing a common non-cancerous brain tumor, a new study says.

Several different types of air pollutants, including particle pollution and nitrogen dioxide, appear to increase risk of meningiomas — tum...

21 Jun
How a Baby’s Brain Grows in the First Years of Life

How a Baby’s Brain Grows in the First Years of Life

The first two years of a baby’s life are critical for brain development, and how the brain grows during that time may help predict future learning, behavior and health.

That’s according to experts at Cedars-Sinai, who are working to better understand how brai...

09 Jun
Texas Woman Dies After Using Tap Water in Sinus Rinse

Texas Woman Dies After Using Tap Water in Sinus Rinse

A Texas woman has died after using tap water in a sinus rinse, leading to a rare but often fatal brain infection, health officials report.

The 71-year-old woman died from a condition called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), which is caused by a microscopic organi...

29 May
Burning Out? An E-Tattoo Can Track Mental Strain

Burning Out? An E-Tattoo Can Track Mental Strain

Ever thought so long and hard on a problem that your forehead grew hot, your brain became frazzled and your eyes grew bleary?

A new temporary tattoo can help measure that sort of mental strain, researchers report.

The wireless forehead electronic tattoo decodes bra...