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Women More Likely to Develop Depression After a Concussion/TBI Than Men, New Study Finds
Women are significantly more likely develop depression following a traumatic brain injury than men, according to new research.
16 Oct
Why Do Some Antidepressants Take Weeks to Kick-In? Scientists Uncover Important New Clues
In a new study, researchers find patients who take SSRI antidepressants experience physical changes in their brain over the first few weeks of treatment.
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Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that’s doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds.
Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from
Could Antidepressants Give Memory a Boost?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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Antidepressants have the potential to improve memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests.
Some patients experienced a boost on brain tests after taking the SSR...
Do You Know the MIND Diet? It Might Keep You Sharp With Age
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2024
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It's called the MIND diet and its primary aim is to help guard against thinking and memory declines as you age. But does it work?
Yes, claims new research that found following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing ...
Could 'Brain Training' Exercises Help Slow Alzheimer's Symptoms?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 17, 2024
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Brain training aimed at improving memory can ward off symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease for years, a new study claims.
Breathing Could Bring Microplastics Into the Human Brain, Study Shows
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2024
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For the first time, scientists have detected microscopic microplastics lodged in the human brain.
Researchers in Germany and Brazil say that 8 out of 15 autopsied adults had microplastics detected within their brain's smell centers, the olfactory bulb.
The particl...
Vaping Is Harming College Students' Brains, Study Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2024
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Vaping may look cool when you're young, but it appears to be dulling the brains of college students, a new study warns.
College students who vape have lowe...
Alzheimer's Drugs May Work in Whole New Way, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Two monoclonal antibody treatments to slow Alzheimer's disease, lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla), have been approved by the U.S...
Pandemic Isolation May Have Caused Rapid Brain Aging in Teen Girls
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2024
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New research uncovers a possible reason why teenaged girls struggled so mightily with their mental health during the pandemic: Scans showed their brains aged far faster than expected during that stressful time, even faster than the brains of their male peers.
In the stud...
Falling for Financial Scams Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2024
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Brain changes that signal Alzheimer's disease even before symptoms appear are linked to an increased vulnerability to financial scams, new...
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Study Debunks Theory Linking Autism to Changes in Brain's Amygdala
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2024
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A new brain imaging study has concluded that autism likely isn’t caused by faulty connections to the amygdala.
A prevailing hypothesis of autism spectrum disorder has held that people with the condition have poorer neural connections in certain brain regions, inclu...
Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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Diabetes can age the brain by up to four years, a new study based on MRI scans shows.
There was one silver lining: Healthy lifestyle changes could help prevent that neurological aging, the Swedish researchers said.
“Having an older-appearing brain for one&rsq...
Could Having MS Help Shield Against Alzheimer's Disease?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2024
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People with multiple sclerosis appear to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
MS patients are far ...
Government Report Links Excessive Fluoride in Water to Lowered IQs in Kids
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows.
Based on an analysis of published research, the potentially controversial
Your Brain Cells 'Reset' During Sleep, Readying for Tomorrow's Memories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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A good night’s sleep is crucial for helping people make new memories, a new study says.
Neurons that capture new memories during the day reset while you ...
Brain-Computer Combo Lets Mute Man With ALS 'Talk' Again
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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Casey Harrell was losing his ability to speak due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
“Not being able to communicate is so frustrating and demoralizing. It is like you are trapped,†said Harrell, 45.
But a ...
1 in 4 Brain Injured Patients Who Seem Unresponsive Have 'Covert' Consciousness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says.
About 1 in 4 patients respond to instructions covertly, with their brains showing activity even though their bodies arenâ€...
High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer's Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research shows.
The good news: Simple steps can ...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Lower Your Odds for Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2024
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Eating a healthy diet that dampens inflammation in the body could lower your odds for dementia, especially if you already have heart risk factors, a new Swedish study shows.
So-called anti-inflammatory diets focus on foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and ...
Even Moderate Drinking Ups Risk for Brain Bleeds After a Fall
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study finds.
In fact, the risk of a brain bleed i...
Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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Many people with Parkinson's disease may fear dementia as a common consequence of the disease.
But new research suggests dementia is not inevitable with Parkinson's, and in fact is less common than presumed.
If dementia does occur, it typically does so much later ...
How Wildfire Smoke Could Be Harming Surgical Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Wildfire smoke could interfere with the safety of surgeries, a new study warns.
Inhaling the smoke could complicate the effects of anesthesia on surgical patients, and it also might hamper their recovery, researchers reported Aug. 6 in the journal Anesthesiology...
Thinking Hard Really Can Make Your 'Brain Hurt'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2024
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Folks who rub their forehead and complain that a complex problem is making their brain hurt aren’t overstating things, a new review suggests.
Mental exertion appears to be associated with unpleasant feelings in many situations, researchers reported Aug. 5 in the j...
Eating Less Processed Red Meat Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Skip the bacon and those holiday hot dogs: A new study finds eating processed red meats raises your odds for dementia.
Overall, just two servings per week of processed red meat was linked to a 14% rise in dementia risk, compared to folks who ate less than three servings ...
AI Is Helping Doctors Interpret a Crucial Brain Test
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Artificial intelligence is adding new luster to the old-fashioned EEG brain scan, increasing the potential usefulness of the century-old medical test, a new report says.
The EEG, or electroencephalogram, tracks brain activity through a dozen or more electrodes stuck to t...
Doing Everyday Chores Isn't Enough to Protect You From Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Puttering around the home or office isn’t enough to protect a person from stroke, a new study says.
People need to be more active to lower their stroke risk, either by exercising in their free time or biking or walking to work, results show.
“Physical ...
New Insights Into How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2024
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Millions of Americans deal with the sleep deficits brought on by sleep apnea, and many turn to one of the few treatments out there, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines.
But what if new neurochemical targets in the brain could lead to new, less cumbersome ...
Scientists May Have Spotted Way to Predict Seizures
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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The risk of seizures within the next 24 hours can be predicted by watching for abnormal brain activity patterns in people with epilepsy, a new study finds.
The storm of brain activity that characterized a seizure is presaged by abnormal communication between specific are...
Could Contact Sports Raise Risks for a Parkinson's-like Disorder?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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Autopsies of deceased boxers and pro football players have long confirmed that repeat head injuries can lead to a devastating brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Now, research supports the notion that contact sports can also raise the odds fo...
Brain Changes Seen in Kids With Conduct Disorder
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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Defiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, which Mental Health America says affects up ...
Anti- Seizure Meds Are Crucial, But Can Trigger Severe Reactions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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Specific steps can be taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal reactions to anti-seizure medications, researchers report in a new review.
Performing blood tests, asking patients about risk factors and modifying dosages all can reduce reaction risk for drugs that mil...
What Makes for Resilient People? The Brain & the Gut Hold Clues
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2024
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Can you trust your gut?
UCLA researchers have shown that people who rank high in resilience -- meaning they accept change positively and follow their instincts -- have the bacteria living in their bellies in part to thank for it.
Their new study looked at the...
Colombian Family's Genes Could Hold Key to Delaying Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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A Colombian family's genetics are shining a spotlight on a gene that might help protect people from the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.
About 1,200 out of 6,000 family members carry a genetic variant called the "Paisa mutation,"which dooms them to early Alzheimer's, rese...
Study Supports Safety of High-Dose General Anesthesia
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2024
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Older adults who avoid surgery because they fear general anesthesia will cause thinking declines need not worry, researchers report.
A study of more than 1,000 patients who had heart surgery at four hospitals in Canada found that the amount of anesthesia used did not aff...
Your Head Aches: What Could It Mean, and What Can Be Done About It?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2024
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When there's pain, pressure and pounding in your head, you might think the worst: Is it a brain tumor?
Probably not, a Penn State physician assures.
Headache in and of itself is not a common sign of a tumor, because the brain itself doesn't feel pain, said
Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2024
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New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
About 71% of patients who ate healthy, exercised regularly and engaged in stress management had their dementia symptoms e...
Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2024
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Vigorous exercise more than once a week can lower the risk of dementia for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial shows.
People who engaged each week in vigorous physical activity had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and
Could Brain 'Overgrowth' Contribute to Autism?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2024
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Severe forms of autism could be linked to overgrowth of the brain's outer layer that starts while a baby is in the womb, a new study finds.
Toddlers with autism have cerebral cortexes -- often referred to as "gray matter"-- that are roughly 40% larger than those of child...
Ultrasound Device Delivers Meds to Better Fight Brain Tumors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2024
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One of the biggest obstacles to treating brain cancer is getting tumor-killing drugs past the blood-brain barrier that normally protects the brain from foreign invaders.
Now, new research shows that ultrasound waves emitted from a device implanted in a cancer patient's s...
What Is a Cerebral Aneurysm? What Are the Signs?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2024
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Cerebral aneurysms: For most people, the word signals a sudden, fatal brain bleed that seemingly comes out of nowhere.
However, an expert at Penn State Health says that in many cases these brain blood vessel ruptures are spotted early, before they rupture. And even when ...
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 be why...
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 genetics-...
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 pinpointed in th...
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 very...
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.<...