5,000 steps a day may slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
New research reveals that even modest daily walking can slow the buildup of Alzheimer’s-linked proteins and delay cognitive…
Heavy drinkers at higher risk of brain bleeds in old age, study finds
Published on 06/11/2025 – 7:00 GMT+1 Heavy drinkers may experience dangerous strokes a decade earlier than people who…
Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers
Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called…
Free radicals generated at a specific site in astrocytes may promote dementia
Researchers have discovered that free radicals generated at a specific site in non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes, may…
Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
Disrupted brainstem-parahippocampal connectivity identified as a biomarker for delirium
Background and objectives Delirium, commonly observed in critically ill patients following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), is an acute neuropsychiatric…
New $4.4 million grant funds first study of prefrontal cortical stimulation in severe bipolar disorder
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team, led by Ziad Nahas, MD, has been awarded a $4.4 million…
Researchers visualize how brain network development is altered in rare childhood disorder
Researchers at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology have visualized how brain network development is altered in a…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…
The role of epigenetics in memory expression
Our experiences leave traces in the brain, stored in small groups of cells called “engrams”. Engrams are thought…
Study highlights high prevalence of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity lacking clear markers
Around one in ten people worldwide report gastrointestinal and other symptoms such as fatigue and headache after eating…
2025 mental health rankings: How does Ohio compare to other states?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio ranked 12th among U.S. states and the District of Columbia across common measures of…