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Stanford Experts Warn Older Adults of 5 Hidden Cannabis Risks
Brain Health

Stanford Experts Warn Older Adults of 5 Hidden Cannabis Risks

Cannabis use is surging among adults over 65, but Stanford Medicine specialists say today's potent marijuana carries serious, underestimated health risks.

Press Release
May 16, 2026 0
New Device Aims to Measure Brain's Waste-Clearing System During Sleep
Brain Health

New Device Aims to Measure Brain's Waste-Clearing System During Sleep

Applied Cognition tests a wearable device that tracks glymphatic function overnight, comparing it to MRI, EEG, and blood biomarkers.

Clinical Trial
May 16, 2026 0
Drugs That Boost Brain Waste Clearance During Sleep Show Promise Against Alzheimer's
Brain Health

Drugs That Boost Brain Waste Clearance During Sleep Show Promise Against Alzheimer's

A Phase 1/2 trial tests whether dexmedetomidine can enhance the brain's glymphatic system to clear amyloid and tau during sleep.

Clinical Trial
May 16, 2026 0
AQP4 Gene Variants Shape Parkinson's Brain Waste Clearance and Motor Decline
Brain Health

AQP4 Gene Variants Shape Parkinson's Brain Waste Clearance and Motor Decline

Specific AQP4 genetic variants alter glymphatic drainage efficiency, directly influencing motor symptom severity and progression in early Parkinson's disease.

Research Paper
May 16, 2026 0
Aging Brain Builds PNN Armor in Hippocampus While Striatum Stays Inflamed
Brain Health

Aging Brain Builds PNN Armor in Hippocampus While Striatum Stays Inflamed

New mouse study reveals aging causes region-specific neuroinflammation and perineuronal net accumulation linked to memory decline.

Research Paper
May 16, 2026 0
Treating Hearing Loss May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Brain Health

Treating Hearing Loss May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

A landmark RCT tests whether hearing aids can protect brain health in 977 older adults over 3 years.

Clinical Trial
May 16, 2026 0
New Dopamine D3 Receptor Drug Candidate Shows Promise for Restless Legs Syndrome
Sleep & Recovery

New Dopamine D3 Receptor Drug Candidate Shows Promise for Restless Legs Syndrome

A selective D3 receptor ligand reduces leg movement symptoms and improves sleep quality in a rat model of restless legs syndrome.

Research Paper
May 16, 2026 0
APOE2 and APOE4 Drive Alzheimer's Risk Through Opposite Protein Pathways
Brain Health

APOE2 and APOE4 Drive Alzheimer's Risk Through Opposite Protein Pathways

A landmark multicohort proteomics study reveals how APOE2 and APOE4 shape Alzheimer's risk through entirely distinct molecular mechanisms.

Research Paper
May 16, 2026 0
Consistent Daily Rest-Activity Rhythms Linked to Slower Biological Aging
Sleep & Recovery

Consistent Daily Rest-Activity Rhythms Linked to Slower Biological Aging

Adults with stronger circadian rest-activity patterns show measurable signs of slower biological aging in blood-based biomarkers.

Press Release
May 15, 2026 0
Green Tea Extract Plus Lifestyle Changes Tested Against Cognitive Decline in High-Risk Adults
Brain Health

Green Tea Extract Plus Lifestyle Changes Tested Against Cognitive Decline in High-Risk Adults

A completed trial tests EGCG combined with diet, exercise, and cognitive training to slow decline in ApoE4 carriers with early warning signs.

Clinical Trial
May 15, 2026 0
New Narcolepsy Tool Captures Full Functional Burden Beyond Daytime Sleepiness
Sleep & Recovery

New Narcolepsy Tool Captures Full Functional Burden Beyond Daytime Sleepiness

The FINI instrument measures six key life domains in narcolepsy patients, offering clinicians a richer picture than sleepiness scales alone.

Research Paper
May 15, 2026 0
Fear Memories Hijack Sleep Through a Hidden Brain Circuit
Sleep & Recovery

Fear Memories Hijack Sleep Through a Hidden Brain Circuit

Scientists pinpoint the ventral hippocampus-amygdala pathway as the neural switch that turns traumatic memories into sleep disruption.

Research Paper
May 15, 2026 0
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