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Doctors Used See-Through Plastic 'Window' to Monitor Injured Man's Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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California skateboarder Jared Hager has become the first person to receive a transparent skull replacement, which allows doctors to better view the function of his brain.
The window has allowed doctors to both monitor his progress and test new and better scanning methods...
Scientists May Have Spotted Stuttering's Origins in the Brain
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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Stuttering is a neurological condition, not a psychological one, and scientists in Finland now believe they've found the disrupted network in the brain that may cause it.
"These findings explain well-known features of stuttering, such as the motor difficulties in speech ...
AI Implant Allows Stroke Survivor to Communicate in Both Spanish, English
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2024
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A bilingual brain implant has allowed a stroke survivor to communicate in both Spanish and English, scientists report.
Turning to an AI method known as a neural network, researchers trained the patient's implant to decode words based on the brain activity produced when...
Subtle Mental Declines Occur Before Older Folk Quit Driving
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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One of the toughest decisions seniors face is when to give up their keys and stop driving.
Even slight changes to the ability to remember, think and reason can lead a senior to decide to stop
Science Pinpoints Nutrients Crucial to Brain Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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Specific nutrients could play a pivotal role in the healthy aging of your brain, a new study finds.
What’s more, those nutrients correlate closely with those found in the Mediterranean diet, an eating pattern already associated with
Brain's 'Food Smell' Circuitry Might Drive Overeating
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2024
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The smell of food is appetizing when you’re hungry. At the same time, it can be a turnoff if you’re full.
That’s due to the interaction between two different parts of the brain involving sense of smell and behavior motivation, a new study finds.
And it could ...
Brain Decline, Dementia Common Among Older American Indians
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Higher rates of blood vessel-damaging conditions like hypertension or diabetes may be driving up rates of cognitive decline and dementia among older American Indians, new research shows.
The study found that 54% of American Indians ages 72 to 95 had some form of impairme...
Gene Discovery Points to a New Form of Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2024
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People who carry two copies of the gene mutation most strongly implicated in Alzheimer’s disease are almost certain to develop brain changes related to the degenerative disorder, a new study says.
A single mutated APOE4 gene has been found to pose the strongest genetic...
Scientists May Have Located Your Brain's 'Neural Compass'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2024
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Researchers say they’ve identified a human “neural compass” -- a pattern of brain activity that helps prevent humans from becoming lost.
For the first time, the internal compass humans use to orient themselves and navigate through the environment has been pinpointe...
Man Nearly Died From Fentanyl-Linked Brain Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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A middle-aged Seattle man collapsed in his Portland, Ore.-area hotel room, where he was staying during a business trip.
He’d just tried fentanyl for the first time, and it ve...
Scientists Discover Cause of Rare Movement Disorder
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2024
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Researchers have conclusively identified the genetic cause of a rare, progressive movement disorder.
A rare extra-long version of a gene appears to cause nerve cells to become poisoned by toxic proteins in people with spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), researchers report.<...
Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Advanced scanning techniques can find hidden inflammation in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a new study shows.
This “smoldering” inflammation detected by positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans could help explain why patients continue to decl...
Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease.
New genetics research now reveals those who might be...
Repeat Blasts Can Damage Soldiers' Brains, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Soldiers can suffer brain injury if they are repeatedly exposed to explosive blasts, a new study shows.
Further, the more frequently a soldier is exposed to explosions, the greater their risk for brain injury, researchers reported April 22 in the Proceedings of the N...
Blood Test Might Someday Diagnose Early MS
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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An early marker of multiple sclerosis could help doctors figure out who will eventually fall prey to the degenerative nerve disease, a new study says.
In one in 10 cases of MS, the body begins producing a distinctive set of antibodies in the blood years before symptoms s...
Work That Challenges Your Brain Helps You Stay Sharp With Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Jobs that challenge your mind could help your brain age more gracefully, a new study suggests.
The harder your brain works on the job, the less likely you are to have memory and thinking problems later in life, researchers reported April 17 in the journal Neurology<...
Antipsychotics May Do Great Harm to People With Dementia: Report
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Antipsychotics can substantially increase dementia patients’ risk of many serious health problems, a new study warns.
Dementia patients prescribed antipsychotics have increased risk of stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure,
A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Want to feel happier?
Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says.
Environments with plentiful natural features -- trees, birds, plants and rivers -- are associated with better mental well-being than the more spartan landscapes of subu...
Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Most folks think of blinking as the eyes' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too.
But blinking is much more than that, researchers report: It also helps the brain process what it's seeing.
That's perhaps counterintuit...
Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Tapping the power of the small brain region called the cerebellum could improve patients’ ability to move cutting-edge robotic limbs, a new study suggests.
The cerebellum is an ancient structure located under the brain, just above where the spinal cord connects to the ...
Researchers Probe Moments of Lucid Clarity Among People With Advanced Dementias
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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Lucid episodes are an unexpected occurrence among people with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
But these spontaneous events -- in which a person temporarily regains an ability to communicate that appeared to be permanently lost -- are not always a ...
Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it.
It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) ...
Gene Discovery May Lead to Better Alzheimer's Treatments
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2024
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The discovery of a gene variant that rids the brain of toxic plaques linked to Alzheimer's might lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers report.
The variant arises naturally in people who don't seem to get
Active Workstations Could Make You Smarter at Work
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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Desks that require folks to stand or move as they work also might help them produce better results on the job, a new study suggests.
People's brains became sharper when working at a desk that made them stand, step or walk rather than sit, results show.
Reasoning sc...
Playtime, Being Social Helps a Dog's Aging Brain, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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As their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do.
But dogs are just like humans in another way -- playtime and social activities can help preserve their brain function, a new study finds.
Exercising, ...
Mouse Study Finds Brain Target to Block Alcohol Cravings
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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For folks who have battled alcohol dependency for years, any treatment that could curb or block alcohol cravings would be a huge advance.
Now, research in mice is giving a glimmer of hope that just such a therapy might be possible.
A compound -- so far dubbed LY244...
These 3 Factors Make Your Brain More Vulnerable to Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Out of a host of possible risk factors for dementia, three really stood out in a new analysis: Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol.
British and American researchers used brain scans to focus on a neurological network they labeled a "weak spot" in the brain. This network ...
Could Deep Frying Foods Harm the Brain? Rat Study Suggests It Might
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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Fried foods not only wreck the waistline, but they could also be harming the brain, a new study of lab rats suggests.
Fed chow that was fried in sesame or sunflower oil, the rodents developed liver and colon problems that wound up affecting their brain health, researcher...
Human Brains Are Getting Larger With Each Generation
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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Youngsters might have good cause to think they're brainier than their parents or grandparents, a new study finds.
It turns out that human brains are getting larger with each generation, potentially adding more brain reserve and reducing the overall risk of
Common Household Chemicals Could Harm the Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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Chemicals found in common household products might damage the brain's wiring, a new study warns.
These chemicals -- found in disinfectants, cleaners, hair products, furniture and textiles -- could be linked to degenerative brain diseases like multiple sclerosis and autis...
No Brain Injuries Seen Among 'Havana Syndrome' Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2024
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“Havana Syndrome” appears to cause real and severe symptoms among federal employees suffering from the mystery illness, but there's no evidence of brain injury or biological abnormalities among them, a new report shows.
Researchers evaluated 81 U.S. diplomats and oth...
How Blood Sugar Changes Affect Thinking in Folks With Type 1 Diabetes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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In people with type 1 diabetes, fluctuations in blood sugar levels can affect thinking skills in various ways, new research shows.
Researchers looked speci...
Women More Prone to Go Into Shock After Car Crashes Than Men
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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After a car crash, women are more likely to go into shock than men, even when their injuries are less severe, new research shows.
"Women are arriving to the trauma bay with signs of shock more often than men, regardless of injury severity," said study leader
MRI May Predict Who'll Respond Best to Schizophrenia Treatment
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2024
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Specialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistant schizophrenia, Dutch researchers report.
The scan -- call...
Could War Zone Blasts Raise Veterans' Odds for Alzheimer's?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2024
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Combat veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to explosive blasts may have markers in their spinal fluid similar to those of Alzheimer's disease, new research finds.
"Previous research has shown that moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries may increase a ...
Kids Battling Mental Health Issues Have Tougher Time Recovering From Concussion
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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Kids struggling with mental health problems have a tougher time recovering from a concussion, a new study finds.
These troubled kids tend to have more emotional symptoms after
Embryo Technology Might Lead to Children With Genes From Two Men
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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New technology might soon allow men in same-sex relationships to have a child genetically related to both dads, researchers say.
The technology uses skin cells from one person to alter the genetics of a donated egg, researchers reported March 8 in the journal
FDA Delays Decision on New Alzheimer's Drug
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Instead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinized more closely by an expert panel, the drug's maker said Friday.
“The FDA has informed L...
Iron Gathers in Brain After Concussions
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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Folks who've suffered a concussion and then develop headaches show iron accumulation in their brains, new research discovers.
Excess brain iron stores are a hallmark of damage, noted a team led by
More Evidence Sleep Apnea Harms Thinking, Memory
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Sleep apnea could have detrimental effects on the brain, causing memory or thinking problems, a new study suggests.
People suffering from sleep apnea are about 50% more likely to also report having memory or thinking problems, compared to those without sleep apnea, resea...
Long COVID May Harm Cognition
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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In a finding that unearths yet another way Long COVID can harm health, new research finds the condition may trigger thinking declines.
Published Thursday in the New England Jo...
Impaired Sense of Direction Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Middle-aged folks who have difficulties navigating their way through space could be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease years later, a new study finds.
“Very early symptoms of dementia can be subtle and difficult to detect, but problems with navigation ar...
Your Brain Feels Better When Music Is Live, Not Recorded: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Live musical performances speak to the soul, stimulating the brain in ways more powerful than listening to a recorded tune does, new research finds.
“Our study showed that pleasant and unpleasant emotions performed as live music elicited much higher and more consistent...
Yoga Brings Brain Benefits to Women at Risk for Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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In a new study, yoga appears to have bolstered the brain health of older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
The study can't prove that the ancient practice will slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, but it did seem to reverse some forms of neurologic...
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people's risk of Parkinson's disease, a new, preliminary study finds.
People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more likely to develop Parkinson's, according to a study to be presented at the A...
Research With a Bang: Science Reveals How Loud Noise Damages Hearing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Preventing noise-related hearing loss from a loud concert, a banging jackhammer or a rifle blast could be as simple as managing levels of zinc within the inner ear, a new study reports.
Such hearing loss stems from cellular damage associated with an excess of free-floati...
Viagra, Cialis May Help Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2024
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Could drugs that give a boost to men's sexual performance help them stave off Alzheimer's disease?
That's the main finding from a study suggesting that erectile dysfunction meds like Cialis, Levitra and Viagra might lower the odds for the memory-robbing illness.
Th...
Your Brain Finds Ways to Compensate Against Age-Related Decline
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2024
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No one's brain is as sharp at 60 as it was at 20.
However, new research supports the notion that folk's brains can make subtle adjustments with age to compensate for that decline.
A team of British researchers has found more evidence that as the mind ages, it somet...
Scientists Produce First 3D-Printed Brain Tissue for Use in Research
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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Scientists say they've created the first 3D-printed brain tissue where neurons network and "talk" to each other.
The breakthrough could be an advance for studying neurological processes in the lab, say a team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“This could ...
Healthy Living Builds 'Cognitive Reserve' in Brain That May Prevent Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain.
The study was based on the brain autopsies on 586 people who lived to an average of almost 91. Researchers compared each person's...