Smoking Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Irreversible Even After Quitting

Summary: Researchers found that smoking causes the brain to shrink and age prematurely, a condition not reversible even after quitting smoking. The study analyzed data from over 32,000 individuals in…

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Summary: Researchers made a significant advance in understanding Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by pinpointing how specific brain cells contribute to different stages of the disease. Employing single nucleus RNA sequencing, they…

New Treatment for COVID-Induced Smell Loss

Summary: A new study presents a promising treatment for restoring the sense of smell in long-COVID patients. The study explores the effectiveness of CT-guided stellate ganglion block, a minimally invasive…

Used Coffee Grounds Hold Potential Key to Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases

Summary: Researchers found that Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs) derived from used coffee grounds could protect brain cells from damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. CACQDs showed neuroprotective…

Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Networks Beyond Memory

Summary: Researchers discovered that Alzheimer’s-related changes in brain networks extend beyond memory and attention, impacting sensory and motor circuits. These findings challenge previous assumptions about Alzheimer’s effects. The study suggests…

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

Summary: A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective brain mechanisms as key factors. This breakthrough supports…

Heart Health Linked to Slower Aging

Summary: Optimal cardiovascular health may slow biological aging, potentially staving off age-related diseases and extending lifespan. Using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist against phenotypic age—a measure based…

Promising Targets Discovered for Rare Brain Disorder PSP

Summary: Researchers have identified new therapeutic targets for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), an incurable brain disorder with symptoms mimicking Parkinson’s and dementia. The study focused on RNA sequencing from brain…

Amygdala’s Role in Epilepsy Sudden Death

Summary: A new study pinpointed a potential brain mechanism linked to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), significantly advancing our understanding of this tragic phenomenon. By examining the post-seizure phase…

Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Summary: A recent study highlights a potential connection between chronic stress, depression, and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals aged 18 to 65 previously diagnosed with either…