Scientists identify new role for tau protein in brain diseases

Scientists identify new role for tau protein in brain diseasesSeptember 8, 2026Tau is a protein that occurs naturally in the brain, where it helps neurons function properly and communicate. But the ab

Updated on: October 23,2026

Scientists identify new role for tau protein in brain diseases

Scientists identify new role for tau protein in brain diseasesSeptember 8, 2026Tau is a protein that occurs naturally in the brain, where it helps neurons function properly and communicate. But the ab

Updated on:October 23,2026

Why hearing loss deserves earlier attention in dementia prevention

Why hearing loss deserves earlier attention in dementia preventionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDr. Brent Tipping, a geriatrician at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Center (WDGMC), says that hearing lo

Updated on: October 23,2026

Why hearing loss deserves earlier attention in dementia prevention

Why hearing loss deserves earlier attention in dementia preventionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDr. Brent Tipping, a geriatrician at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Center (WDGMC), says that hearing lo

Updated on:October 23,2026

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask it

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask itCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic pain can continue long after an initial injury. When a nerve outside the brain

Updated on: October 18,2026

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask it

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask itCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic pain can continue long after an initial injury. When a nerve outside the brain

Updated on:October 18,2026

How your brain keeps learning while you rest

How your brain keeps learning while you restby Sean McCabeCredit: https://kaboompics.com/ from PexelsWhen you're stuck on a tough problem, it's not uncommon to take a walk or give your brain a

Updated on: October 17,2026

How your brain keeps learning while you rest

How your brain keeps learning while you restby Sean McCabeCredit: https://kaboompics.com/ from PexelsWhen you're stuck on a tough problem, it's not uncommon to take a walk or give your brain a

Updated on:October 17,2026

Alzheimer's disease and aging reshape brain communication in different ways

Alzheimer's disease and aging reshape brain communication in different waysJacob Vogel and Jonathan Rittmo's study shows that normal aging and Alzheimer's disease reshape communication acr

Updated on: October 16,2026

Alzheimer's disease and aging reshape brain communication in different ways

Alzheimer's disease and aging reshape brain communication in different waysJacob Vogel and Jonathan Rittmo's study shows that normal aging and Alzheimer's disease reshape communication acr

Updated on:October 16,2026

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flowby Sonia Miri HedbergCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying with your children or meeting a friend for coffee are everyday activities that many peopl

Updated on: October 10,2026

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow

COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flowby Sonia Miri HedbergCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying with your children or meeting a friend for coffee are everyday activities that many peopl

Updated on:October 10,2026

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary careCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection of cognitive impairment can connect patients with evaluation and treatment sooner, bu

Updated on: October 10,2026

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary careCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection of cognitive impairment can connect patients with evaluation and treatment sooner, bu

Updated on:October 10,2026

Genetics for high pulse pressure associated with higher risk of dementia-related death

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen looking at genetic variants in a person's DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has found having a higher number of

Updated on: August 01,2026

Genetics for high pulse pressure associated with higher risk of dementia-related death

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen looking at genetic variants in a person's DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has found having a higher number of

Updated on:August 01,2026

How acupuncture could help patients improve their motor function after a stroke

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParalysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study inCNS Neuroscience & Therapeuticsdemonstratesthat acupuncture can significantly improve muscle

Updated on: August 01,2026

How acupuncture could help patients improve their motor function after a stroke

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParalysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study inCNS Neuroscience & Therapeuticsdemonstratesthat acupuncture can significantly improve muscle

Updated on:August 01,2026

Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis

by Toni Brient,Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people ag

Updated on: July 30,2026

Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis

by Toni Brient,Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people ag

Updated on:July 30,2026

Beyond the brain: Organs help shape the nervous systems that control them

by Karen Guzman,Yale UniversityMouse embryos stained with nerves (green) and organ intrinsic neuron markers (red). Credit: I-Uen “Yvonne” HsuA new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the bo

Updated on: July 30,2026

Beyond the brain: Organs help shape the nervous systems that control them

by Karen Guzman,Yale UniversityMouse embryos stained with nerves (green) and organ intrinsic neuron markers (red). Credit: I-Uen “Yvonne” HsuA new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the bo

Updated on:July 30,2026

As dementia cases rise, researchers develop AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

by Alisha Katz,University of FloridaGlass Brain Representation of the Top 5 Regions of Interest (ROIs) Indicated for the Primary Comparisons. Credit:Neurology Open Access(2026). DOI: 10.1212/wn9.00000

Updated on: July 27,2026

As dementia cases rise, researchers develop AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

by Alisha Katz,University of FloridaGlass Brain Representation of the Top 5 Regions of Interest (ROIs) Indicated for the Primary Comparisons. Credit:Neurology Open Access(2026). DOI: 10.1212/wn9.00000

Updated on:July 27,2026