Dementia Diagnoses Decline, But More Are Living Longer With the Disease
Summary: A new study of over 25 million Medicare recipients found that while dementia incidence in the U.S.…
Chronic Stress Quietly Raises Your Stroke Risk
Summary: Chronic stress is increasingly recognized as a contributor to stroke risk by intensifying conditions like high blood…
ALS Drug Shows Unprecedented Recovery in Patients With Rare Mutation
Summary: A groundbreaking experimental therapy for a rare, aggressive form of ALS caused by FUS gene mutations has…
Eye Surgery Technique Could Restore Vision in Macular Degeneration
Summary: Scientists have developed a novel surgical method allowing two retinal tissue grafts to be implanted in a…
Gene Amplifies Brain Sensitivity to Light During Migraines
Summary: Researchers have identified a molecule in the brain called NEAT1 that plays a key role in light…
Implanted Device Restores Arm Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Summary: A groundbreaking clinical study shows that closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation (CLV), paired with rehabilitation, can significantly improve…
AI-Guided Gene Vectors Precisely Target Brain and Spinal Cells
Summary: Scientists have engineered dozens of adeno-associated virus (AAV) systems that ferry genes to specific neuron and glial…
Long COVID Is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Children
Summary: A new study reveals that nearly 40% of children with long COVID are experiencing significant symptoms of…
8-Minute MRI Scan Can Diagnose MS Without Lumbar Puncture
Summary: A groundbreaking study has shown that multiple sclerosis (MS) can now be accurately diagnosed with a specialized…
Inflammation Triggers Repetitive Behaviors in ASD and OCD
Summary: New research reveals that chronic brain inflammation can directly lead to repetitive behaviors, often seen in conditions…