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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

New framework produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers

Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex scientific topic. On one hand, fish are rich in nutrients essential to brain development, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, iodine, and vitamin D.

28 Jun 2024

Penn researchers aim to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms of TBI-related neurodegeneration

A team of researchers led by Penn Medicine will investigate the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) over the next five years with a $10 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

28 Jun 2024

Remote strategy-based intervention shows promise for individuals with memory impairments caused by MS

A pilot study shows promise for a new treatment option for individuals with memory impairments caused by multiple sclerosis (MS).

28 Jun 2024

Study links low teenage mental ability to early stroke

A lower level of mental ability during the teenage years may be linked to as much as a tripling in the risk of having a stroke before the age of 50, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

28 Jun 2024

LJI study details measles virus neutralization

What happens when measles virus meets a human cell? The viral machinery unfolds in just the right way to reveal key pieces that let it fuse itself into the host cell membrane.

28 Jun 2024

Research explores reversing memory loss with existing drugs

The loss of social memories caused by sleep deprivation could potentially be reversed using currently available drugs, according to a study in mice presented today (Friday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024.

28 Jun 2024

Global study highlights growing role of cardiovascular health in dementia

Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

28 Jun 2024

New study reveals how GLP-1 receptor agonists enhance preingestive fullness

GLP-1 receptor agonists promote the feeling of fullness before eating via neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus, according to a new study. The findings offer new insights into the neural pathways by which GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the feeling of fullness to prevent overconsumption of food, which is key in mitigating obesity. Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) plays an important role in signaling the feeling of fullness after eating.

27 Jun 2024

CHARMs: A new hope for prion disease therapy

Drug development is typically slow: the pipeline from basic research discoveries that provide the basis for a new drug to clinical trials to production of a widely available medicine can take decades.

27 Jun 2024

Understanding the role of vaccination in mitigating long COVID brain fog

Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 10 to 30 per cent of the general population has experienced some form of virus-induced cognitive impairment, including trouble concentrating, brain fog or memory loss.

27 Jun 2024

Enhancing neighborhood opportunities can be a promising approach to promote infant development

Growing up in neighborhoods with more educational and socioeconomic opportunities has a positive impact on infants' brain activity, according to new research from Boston Medical Center (BMC).

27 Jun 2024

Precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy outperforms 3D-CRT in advanced lung cancer

Results from a new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center support standard use of the more precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) over the alternative 3D-conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) for patients with unresectable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

27 Jun 2024

Discovery of nanoparticle-based drug delivery system could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment

Schizophrenia is a complicated mental health disorder accompanied by wide range of symptoms such as hallucinations, impaired cognitive ability, and disorganized speech or behavior.

27 Jun 2024

Study identifies key neurons controlling threat response and escape in mice

Neuroscientists have discovered how the brain bidirectionally controls sensitivity to threats to initiate and complete escape behaviour in mice. These findings could help unlock new directions for discovering therapies for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

27 Jun 2024

Specific bacteria in the gut associated with food addiction

An international team of researchers has identified specific bacteria in the gut that are associated with both mice and humans developing an addiction to food that can lead to obesity.

26 Jun 2024

Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering anti-viral defenses.

26 Jun 2024

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Chemotherapy's cognitive side effects tied to gut microbiome disruption

Chemotherapy is known to cause behavioral side effects, including cognitive decline. Notably, the gut microbiome communicates with the brain to affect behavior, including cognition.

26 Jun 2024

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

A pilot study conducted by Kessler Foundation researchers has shown promising results in the use of methylphenidate to enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

26 Jun 2024

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New framework produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers

Penn researchers aim to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms of TBI-related neurodegeneration

Remote strategy-based intervention shows promise for individuals with memory impairments caused by MS

Study links low teenage mental ability to early stroke

LJI study details measles virus neutralization

Research explores reversing memory loss with existing drugs

Global study highlights growing role of cardiovascular health in dementia

New study reveals how GLP-1 receptor agonists enhance preingestive fullness

CHARMs: A new hope for prion disease therapy

Understanding the role of vaccination in mitigating long COVID brain fog

Enhancing neighborhood opportunities can be a promising approach to promote infant development

Precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy outperforms 3D-CRT in advanced lung cancer

Discovery of nanoparticle-based drug delivery system could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment

Study identifies key neurons controlling threat response and escape in mice

Specific bacteria in the gut associated with food addiction

Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

Chemotherapy's cognitive side effects tied to gut microbiome disruption

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

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