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A Lingering Virus May Explain Why Some People Suffer from Symptoms of Long COVID
A new study finds 43% of people with Long COVID symptoms still have SARS-CoV-2 proteins circulating in their blood 1 to 14 months after testing positive.
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Silent Damage First: Alzheimer's Disease Could Have Two Phases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2024
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Alzheimer’s disease might damage the brain in two distinct phases, a new study suggests.
An early phase that occurs slowly and...
Your Sense of Smell May Be Quicker Than You Think
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2024
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People sense millisecond shifts in odor as quickly as they might spot a change in color, new research shows.
The study discounts the notion that smell is a "slower" sense than sight or hearing, scientists say.
"A sniff of odors is not a long exposure shot of the c...
Learn Another Language to Boost Your Brain's 'Efficiency'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2024
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Bilingual people have more active and flexible brains, a new study has discovered.
Brain scans revealed that folks who speak two languages have increased connectivity between their brain regions, researchers reported Oct. 10 in the journal
Injected 'Nanodiscs' Could Bring Brain Stimulation Therapy Without Implants
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2024
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Microscopic magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive means of providing deep brain stimulation, a new study says.
The tiny discs – about 250 nanometers across, or 1/500 the width of a human hair – would be injected directly into specific regions ...
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Boys Treated With Gene Therapy for Rare Brain Disease Doing Well 6 Years Later
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2024
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Most boys treated with breakthrough gene therapy for a rare but deadly brain illness are faring well six years later, two new reports find.
The 77 boys were treated for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD), a formerly incurable and progressive genetic brain disease that ...
Scientists Discover the Brain's Waste-Disposal System, With Clues to Alzheimer's Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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The brain has a waste-disposal system that clears away junk proteins that contribute to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s dise...
Damage to Brainstem Could Be Driving Long COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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Damage to the brainstem could be behind the physical and psychological effects of Long COVID, a new study suggests.
Brain scans of 30 Long COVID patients found they had damage to th...
Could Music Lessons Help Clear the 'Brain Fog' of Chemotherapy?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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In a small, preliminary study, piano lessons provided to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy appeared to help them maintain brain health.
"There were a lot of outside stressors contributing to my mood, but piano practice and going to lessons were always something go...
Hearing Loss Can Raise Risks for Cognitive Decline
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2024
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A new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia.
"Given the major burden of cognitive decline and the absence of curative treatment, identifying modifiable risk factors is of importance," a team led by
Air Pollution Could Be Changing Children's Brains
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2024
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Even air pollution levels considered safe by U.S. standards appear to cause differences in the brains of growing children, a new review suggests.
"We're seeing differences in brain outcomes between children with higher levels of pollution exposure versus lower levels of ...
So Fly: Scientists Complete Map of Adult Fruit Fly Brain
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2024
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The head of a Princeton team that mapped the brain of an adult fruit fly -- a watershed step in understanding the human brain -- explains the feat in a way that belies its complexity.
"Just like you wouldn't want to drive to a new place without Google Maps, you don't wan...
Brain Zap Treatment Could Get Arms, Hands Moving After Head Injury
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2024
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Patients who lose the use of their hands and arms after a stroke or traumatic brain injury could regain some function through deep brain stimulation (DBS), new research demonstrates.
DBS involves surgical placement of electrodes to deliver electrical impulses to areas of...
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...