Childhood family environments impact midlife cardiovascular and cognitive health
Doctoral dissertation research investigated how the family environment in childhood affects health in midlife. The study showed that…
Exercise linked to better attention and memory after breast cancer
One in three breast cancer survivors will experience cognitive problems, which can include difficulties with attention, memory, processing…
What older adults do on screens may matter more than total screen time
Researchers combined four aging cohorts with genetic analyses to examine whether the type and duration of screen use…
Study links insomnia to higher stroke and hospitalization risks
Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according…
Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
AI-based model predicts glioblastoma recurrence to guide targeted treatment
A new AI-based model can predict where glioblastoma is most likely to return after initial surgery, potentially giving…
GLP-1 drugs may influence chronic pain through gut-brain and immune pathways
From microbial metabolites and spinal microglia to osteoarthritis and headache trials, researchers map how GLP-1 signaling intersects with…
Transient ischemic attacks linked to increased long-term dementia risk
Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a…
Galimedix establishes Scientific Advisory Board for Alzheimer’s disease to guide development of novel oral drug candidate, GAL-101
Galimedix Therapeutics, Inc., a Phase 2 clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel oral and topical neuroprotective therapies with the…
Scientists worried about impact of AI on deep thinking as a new study shows early effects on learning
With the widespread use of artificial intelligence in schools and universities, there are concerns about its impact on…
New study defines rare TCF7L2-related neurodevelopmental disorder
Researchers have completed the largest study to date of TCF7L2-related neurodevelopmental disorder (TRND), a rare genetic condition caused…
Salivary cortisol patterns predict cognitive decline in older adults
An irregular pattern and consistently higher levels of a stress hormone called cortisol found in the saliva were…