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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.

Study maps cellular responses to blood sugar

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have successfully mapped specific regions in the brain that are activated in association with changes in blood sugar - also known as glucose - providing fundamental location information that could ultimately lead to more targeted therapies for people who struggle with conditions like diabetes.

25 May 2023

Immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries reduces with age, research suggests

New research suggests that the immune system’s ability to respond to spinal-cord injuries diminishes with age – and identifies potential avenues to improve that response and help patients heal.

25 May 2023

Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

A Michigan Medicine-led study finds that stressors across the lifespan - including poverty, abuse and divorce - are associated with worsening health and functional outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis.

25 May 2023

Examining first treatment for strokes linked to dementia

People who experience a type of stroke linked with nearly half of all dementias could be treated for the first time by repurposing two cheap and common drugs, a trial shows.

25 May 2023

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.

25 May 2023

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

The US Surgeon General issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health a week after the American Psychological Association issued a health advisory on social media use in adolescence.

25 May 2023

Assessing multimodal IFG abnormalities in individuals with a familial risk for BD

Bipolar Disorder, marked by recurrent manic and depressive episodes, poses significant social and economic challenges globally. With approximately 75% heritability in first-degree relatives, BD is a high-risk condition for those with family history.

25 May 2023

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

Researchers examines the effects of supplementing vitamin D3 in the first two years of life on psychiatric symptoms.

24 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

Wearable sleep monitoring patch created for accurate sleep apnea detection at home

The prevalence of sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, is on the rise in the U.S., but current protocols to conduct clinically accepted assessments are expensive and inconvenient.

24 May 2023

Sleep quality likely to be impacted by climate change

Sleep quality is likely to be impacted due to climate change, according to leading sleep expert Professor Derk-Jan Dijk.

24 May 2023

Using digital engineering to explore conditions that lead to brain injuries

A University of Texas at Arlington engineering researcher who studies traumatic brain injuries has received funding to use computer motion simulation that replicates the movements of a person performing activities that could lead to injury.

24 May 2023

Potential benefits and drawbacks of using AI tools in the field of clinical radiology

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the use of large language models (LLMs) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm.

24 May 2023

Mays Cancer Center conducts clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma

The Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recently conducted a clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma (GBM).

24 May 2023

Lupus Landmark Study launched to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for lupus patients

The Lupus Research Alliance and its clinical research affiliate Lupus Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Lupus Landmark Study, a groundbreaking observational research study to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for people living with lupus.

24 May 2023

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living in those states.

24 May 2023

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Gut dysfunction and the presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) endotoxins contribute to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD), leading to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Modulating the gut microbiome and reducing LPS levels may hold potential as treatment strategies for PD.

24 May 2023

Unraveling the Epstein-Barr virus enigma: The puzzling role in multiple sclerosis development

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has a significant role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), with evidence linking EBV infection to increased MS risk and immune dysregulation. Understanding the mechanisms underlying this connection is crucial for advancing MS therapies and prevention strategies.

24 May 2023

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

Especially for young people, social media influencers and celebrities create an illusion of closeness, leading to potentially problematic fake friendships. A new study used brain imaging to explore whether the unilateral friendships formed on social media are comparable to real reciprocal friendships.

23 May 2023

Magnetic stimulation treats depression by reversing the direction of abnormal brain signals

Powerful magnetic pulses applied to the scalp to stimulate the brain can bring fast relief to many severely depressed patients for whom standard treatments have failed.

23 May 2023

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Study maps cellular responses to blood sugar

Immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries reduces with age, research suggests

Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

Examining first treatment for strokes linked to dementia

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

Assessing multimodal IFG abnormalities in individuals with a familial risk for BD

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Wearable sleep monitoring patch created for accurate sleep apnea detection at home

Sleep quality likely to be impacted by climate change

Using digital engineering to explore conditions that lead to brain injuries

Potential benefits and drawbacks of using AI tools in the field of clinical radiology

Mays Cancer Center conducts clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma

Lupus Landmark Study launched to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for lupus patients

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Unraveling the Epstein-Barr virus enigma: The puzzling role in multiple sclerosis development

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

Magnetic stimulation treats depression by reversing the direction of abnormal brain signals

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