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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.

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause early cognitive decline even in patients without co-morbidities

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially dangerous condition. During sleep, the throat muscles of people with OSA relax and block the airflow into the lungs, so that they repeatedly stop breathing.

6 Apr 2023

Study examines the causal role of insomnia symptoms on 11,409 health related-symptoms

Researchers performed Mendelian randomization phenome-wide association study of insomnia symptoms using 11,409 outcome variables.

6 Apr 2023

Are hypertension and blood pressure change in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health, and is there variation by sex?

Researchers assessed whether blood pressure changes during early adult life impacted neuroimaging biomarkers.

6 Apr 2023

Parkinson's linked to higher levels of pheomelanin in brain: Could it be a biomarker or treatment target?

Researchers discover that the substantia nigra of individuals with Parkinson’s disease had a higher concentration of pheomelanin.

6 Apr 2023

Ultra-processed food and cancer: is there a link?

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between ultra-processed food and cancer.

5 Apr 2023

Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

Researchers assessed the extent of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC BA.5 sub-VOC infection-associated brain infection and death.

5 Apr 2023

Using brain organoids to test gene therapies for a rare disease in children

Brain tissue grown in a laboratory by University of Queensland researchers will be used to test a treatment for a rare disease in children and help unlock therapies for a range of neurological disorders.

5 Apr 2023

Racial, ethnic minorities with Parkinson's disease have a lower health-related quality of life than whites

Among those living with Parkinson's disease, Black, Hispanic and Asian people were found to have a lower health-related quality of life than white people, according to a new study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Apr 2023

Brain areas involved in processing pain show altered activity in fibromyalgia patients

Feeling like we have a degree of control makes us tolerate pain better. In the case of fibromyalgia, however, this simply doesn’t work. A study provides clues as to why.

5 Apr 2023

Study reveals the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early signs of autism

New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three dollar return to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for every dollar invested in therapy.

5 Apr 2023

IU researchers focus on tackling binge and "high-intensity" drinking

A multi-disciplinary team of Indiana University researchers is focusing their efforts on a growing public health concern: binge and "high-intensity" drinking - extreme drinking behaviors that are increasingly prevalent among college-age adults.

5 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms of brain plasticity induced by fluoxetine

A recent study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland, sheds light on the mechanisms of neural plasticity induced by the antidepressant fluoxetine.

5 Apr 2023

Penn State Health expert debunks six myths about organ donation

Right now, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. - nearly two times the population of Harrisburg - are waiting for organ transplants.

5 Apr 2023

Researchers develop a method for making “mini-heart” using pluripotent stem cells

A team at the Technical University of Munich has induced stem cells to emulate the development of the human heart.

5 Apr 2023

Phototherapy improves cognitive function in patients with dementia

In an analysis of published clinical trials, investigators found that phototherapy - or exposure to sessions of bright light - may be a promising non-pharmacological intervention for lessening symptoms of dementia.

5 Apr 2023

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

A University of California, Riverside, study has identified the biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by the mutation of a gene.

5 Apr 2023

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Researchers investigated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in adolescents and young adults

4 Apr 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly impacts cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia

Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports.

4 Apr 2023

Getting sick often may increase the risk of dementia

Getting sick often may impact how quickly the brain ages and increase the risk of dementia or other forms of cognitive decline.

4 Apr 2023

Newly discovered brain circuit involving the astrocyte may help you to calm down

A brimming inbox on Monday morning sets your head spinning. You take a moment to breathe and your mind clears enough to survey the emails one by one.

4 Apr 2023

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Obstructive sleep apnea can cause early cognitive decline even in patients without co-morbidities

Study examines the causal role of insomnia symptoms on 11,409 health related-symptoms

Are hypertension and blood pressure change in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health, and is there variation by sex?

Parkinson's linked to higher levels of pheomelanin in brain: Could it be a biomarker or treatment target?

Ultra-processed food and cancer: is there a link?

Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

Using brain organoids to test gene therapies for a rare disease in children

Racial, ethnic minorities with Parkinson's disease have a lower health-related quality of life than whites

Brain areas involved in processing pain show altered activity in fibromyalgia patients

Study reveals the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early signs of autism

IU researchers focus on tackling binge and "high-intensity" drinking

Study sheds light on the mechanisms of brain plasticity induced by fluoxetine

Penn State Health expert debunks six myths about organ donation

Researchers develop a method for making “mini-heart” using pluripotent stem cells

Phototherapy improves cognitive function in patients with dementia

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly impacts cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia

Getting sick often may increase the risk of dementia

Newly discovered brain circuit involving the astrocyte may help you to calm down

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