Disorders and Syndromes News
July 19, 2024
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July 18, 2024 — Ever hear the old adage that time flies when you're having fun? A new study suggests that there's a lot of truth to the ...
July 17, 2024 — A new collaboration explores the neural substrates of blushing in a MRI ...
July 18, 2024 — A meta-analysis of existing research shows exposure to nature, even as little as 10 minutes, could benefit those with diagnosed mental ...
July 17, 2024 — Decline in memory and other thinking abilities is the most well-known result of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, many individuals with this condition also experience mental health symptoms such as ...
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July 17, 2024 — Burst sine wave electroporation was found to cause less damage to cells and tissue but more disruption to the blood-brain ...
July 17, 2024 — A new study has shown that experiences of moving during childhood -- whether between or within deprived or non-deprived neighborhoods -- is ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers report that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, destabilizes a critical network of brain areas involved in introspective thinking. The findings provide a neurobiological ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers have established new criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that specifically impacts the brain's limbic system. It can often be mistaken for Alzheimer's ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers have found that intense stress can be felt at the cellular level and is linked to negative physical and mental health ...
July 16, 2024 — The largest neuroimaging study of conduct disorder to date has revealed extensive changes in brain structure among young people with the disorder. The largest difference was a smaller area of the ...
July 15, 2024 — The largest study of CTE to date has found a new link between playing contact sports, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the development of ...
July 16, 2024 — Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias later in life, according to a new ...
July 16, 2024 — For the first time, scientists have found that sleep can be detected by patterns of neuronal activity just milliseconds long, 1000 times shorter than ...
July 15, 2024 — New research could transform how we understand the way opioids affect the brain. Despite significant discussion surrounding the ongoing opioid ...
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July 19, 2024 — Health records and health care use show youth whose parents have been incarcerated have more physical and mental health challenges. Identifying those youth is a problem because most health systems ...
July 18, 2024 — In a new study on the impact of doomscrolling from an existential perspective, researchers warn that habitual checking of disturbing stories on social media is linked with changes to how we view ...
July 15, 2024 — A recent study identified beta frequency neural activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) of the brain's frontal lobe as the key neural signature underlying processes associated with ...
July 15, 2024 — Liquid-liquid phase separation is not a precursor to formation of amyloid fibrils, a pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease, shows study. Rather, the formation of protein into liquid ...
July 15, 2024 — Propofol, a drug commonly used for general anesthesia, induces unconsciousness by disrupting the brain's normal balance between stability and ...
July 15, 2024 — New results could ultimately help lead to interventions that spark creative thought or aid people who have mental illnesses that disrupt these regions of the ...
July 13, 2024 — Scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five whether people with early signs of dementia will remain stable or develop Alzheimer's ...
July 12, 2024 — A recent study has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who ...
July 12, 2024 — Researchers have used gene editing to restore hearing in adult mice with a type of inherited hearing loss. They showed that shutting down a damaged copy of a gene called a microRNA (miRNA) enabled ...
July 12, 2024 — Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer's disease. The study, in fruit ...
July 11, 2024 — Neuroscientists have used a nanosized sensor to record spinal cord neurons in free-moving mice, a feat that could lead to the development of better treatments for spinal cord disease and ...
July 11, 2024 — Scientists investigating Alzheimer's disease have determined the structure of molecules within a human brain. Their study describes how scientists used cryo-electron tomography, guided by ...
July 11, 2024 — The human brain is remarkably adept at adjusting what we hear based on contexts, like our current environment or priorities, but it's still unknown how exactly the brain helps us detect, filter ...
July 11, 2024 — In a recent mouse-model study researchers have now found that the cerebellum also controls thirst, a major function necessary for survival. Specifically, the research team found that a hormone, ...
July 11, 2024 — Investigators analyzing the potential cognitive effects of antidiabetic medications in records of more than 1.5 million patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) found risks of dementia and ...
July 11, 2024 — A new study has found that prolonged nerve injury (in an experimental model of chronic pain) reduces the expression of the transcription factor, Myocyte Enhancer Factor 2C (MEF2C) in the nucleus ...
July 10, 2024 — Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation to eat is driven by a complex web of cells in the brain that use signals from within the body, as well as ...
July 10, 2024 — A new study looks at predicting how quickly people with early Alzheimer's disease will experience cognitive decline. The study also looked at how the new drugs recently approved for the disease ...
July 10, 2024 — A potential new treatment for bipolar disorder (BP) that significantly shortens treatment time has emerged, following a randomized clinical trial using accelerated intermittent theta burst ...
July 10, 2024 — By teasing apart the therapeutic benefits from the adverse effects of new generation obesity medications, researchers found a population of neurons in the brain that controls food intake without ...
Friday, July 19, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
- A Novel and Unique Neural Signature for Depression Revealed
- Protein Droplets Likely Don't Cause Parkinson's
- Study Reveals How an Anesthesia Drug Induces Unconsciousness
- Origins of Creativity in the Brain
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024
- Researchers Discover a New Neural Biomarker for OCD
- With Gene Editing, Mice With a Form of Inherited Deafness Can Hear Again
- Brain Inflammation Triggers Muscle Weakness After Infections
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- Engineers' Probe Could Help Advance Treatment for Spinal Cord Disease, Injury
- Seeing Inside Alzheimer's Disease Brain
- Researchers Uncover Brain Region's Role in Hearing and Learning
- Researchers Identify Potential Therapeutic Target for Management of Thirst Disorders
- Metformin and Other Antidiabetic Drugs Can Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
- New Target in Critical Pain-Regulating Brain Region
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Researchers Pinpoint Brain Cells That Delay First Bite of Food
- Can We Predict How Fast Cognitive Decline Will Occur With Early Alzheimer's?
- New Form of Repetitive Magnetic Brain Stimulation Reduces Treatment Time for Bipolar Disorder
- Discovery Could Help Reduce Adverse Side Effects of Popular Next-Generation Obesity Medications
- The Molecule That Could Alleviate Stroke-Related Brain Injury
- Exercise Brain Boost Can Last for Years
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
- Researchers Identify Brain Region Involved in Oxycodone Relapse
- Researchers Identify Cause of Serious Brain Bleeding Condition in Premature Newborns
- Run Screaming or Slow Retreat? New Study Advances Understanding of Brain Responses to Emotionally-Charged Scenes
- Brain Neurotransmitter Receptor Antagonist Found to Prevent Opioid Addiction in Mice
Monday, July 8, 2024
- Brain Organ Plays Key Role in Adult Neurogenesis
- Erasing 'bad Memories' To Improve Long Term Parkinson's Disease Treatment
- Researchers Identify Potential Treatment for Angelman Syndrome
Friday, July 5, 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Cracking the Code for Cerebellar Movement Disorders
- Poor Health, Stress in 20s Takes Toll in 40s With Lower Cognition
- Scientists May Have Found How to Diagnose Elusive Neuro Disorder
- Discovery of Cellular Mechanism to Maintain Brain's Energy Could Benefit Late-Life Brain Health
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
- Genetic Study Points to Oxytocin as Possible Treatment for Obesity and Postnatal Depression
- Potential New Target for Early Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
- How Our Brains Develop Facial Recognition Skills: New Face-Detecting Brain Circuit
Monday, July 1, 2024
- Overlooked Brain Organ Plays Key Role in Promoting Brain Repair After Stroke
- Finding the Sweet Spot in Brain Development
Friday, June 28, 2024
- Study Reveals Significant Differences in RNA Editing Between Postmortem and Living Human Brain
- Depictions of Depression Are Often Misleading
- A Dog's Puppyhood Can Cause 'puppy Blues' Reminiscent of Baby Blues
- Chemo Drug May Cause Significant Hearing Loss in Longtime Cancer Survivors
Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Novel Peptide Formulation Shows Promise of Treating Cognitive Decline in Schizophrenia
- Emotional Overeating Fed by Temperament, Caregivers' Reactions to Children's Emotions
- Researchers Find Elementary Age Children Experience More Concussions During Activities Unrelated to Sports
- How Does the Human Brain Switch Between Survival Tasks?
- Cardiovascular Health Could Be Biggest Risk Factor for Future Dementia Rates
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Tai Chi Reduces Risk of Inflammatory Disease, Treats Insomnia Among Breast Cancer Survivors
- Could Preventative Drug Be Effective in People With Migraine and Rebound Headache?
- Playing Youth Sports Linked to Better Mental Health in Adults
- Brain's 'escape Switch' Controlled by Threat Sensitivity Dial
- Researchers Identify Vascular Changes in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Monday, June 24, 2024
- The Hippocampus, the Cerebral Conductor of Our Daily Priorities
- Study Examines Acceptability of Teleneurology Across Neurological Conditions
- Researchers Discover a Significant Problem in Brain Imaging and Identify a Fix
Friday, June 21, 2024
- Potential Targets for Prevention and Early Identification of Psychotic Disorders
- Resiliency Shaped by Activity in the Gut Microbiome and Brain
- Research Finds Causal Evidence Tying Cerebral Small-Vessel Disease to Alzheimer's, Dementia
- Imaging Technology Captures How Neurons Communicate With New Clarity
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
- Drugs for Enlarged Prostate May Also Protect Against Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- Study Finds One Copy of Protective Genetic Variant Helps Stave Off Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Family Psychiatric History: Effects on Siblings of Children With Autism
- Sound Stimulation With Precise Timings Can Help Understand Brain Wave Functions
- Treatment for Autoimmune Disorder Acts on Balance of Immune Cell Types
- Shining Light on Mental Health in Space Science Community
- Women Who Experience Depression During Pregnancy or After Birth Have Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
- Blood Test Could Predict Parkinson's Seven Years Before Symptoms
- Controlling the Precise Timing of Electrical Pulses May Offer Promise for Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Monday, June 17, 2024
- New Technology Allows Researchers to Precisely, Flexibly Modulate Brain
- Maternal Inheritance of Alzheimer's Disease Tied to Increased Risk of Developing Disease
- Bedtime Battles: 1 in 4 Parents Say Their Child Can't Go to Sleep Because They're Worried or Anxious
- Treating the Gut-Brain Connection With B Vitamins to Treat Parkinson's Disease
- A High-Fat Diet May Fuel Anxiety
- High Use of Physical Restraints in Home Care for Older Adults With Dementia
- Face Screening Tool Detects Stroke in Seconds
- Study Examines Care Following Nonfatal Overdose Among; Identifies Effective Interventions and Gaps in Care
- New Study Suggests Cancer Drug Could Be Used to Target Protein Connection That Spurs Parkinson's Disease
Friday, June 14, 2024
- New Metric for Blood Circulation in Brain to Better Understand Dementia
- Vitamin B6: New Compound Delays Degradation
Thursday, June 13, 2024
- Dopamine Linked to Mentalizing Abilities
- Studies Uncover the Critical Role of Sleep in the Formation of Memories
- Short-Term Loneliness Associated With Physical Health Problems
- Neural Balance in the Brain Is Associated With Brain Maturity and Better Cognitive Ability
- Study Hints at Tools to Prevent Diabetes Caused by Psychiatric Meds
- Confronting Trauma Alleviates Chronic Pain Among Older Veterans
- Promising Gene Therapy for FOXG1 Syndrome
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
- Brain Regions That Bias the Brain's Response to Pleasure in Bipolar Disorder Identified
- Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults Linked to Thinking, Memory Problems in Midlife
- Mouse Study Identifies Unique Approach for Preventing Life-Threatening Complications After Spinal Cord Injury
- Just Thinking About a Location Activates Mental Maps in the Brain
- Smartwatches Offer Window Into Parkinson's Disease Progression
- Fruit Fly Brain Shows How Simple Commands Turn Into Complex Behaviors