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Brain Region That Controls Breathing May Drive High Blood Pressure
Brain Health

Brain Region That Controls Breathing May Drive High Blood Pressure

Scientists found a brainstem area linked to forceful breathing also constricts blood vessels, offering new treatment targets.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Scientists Find Hidden Brain Death Switch That Drives Alzheimer's Disease
Brain Health

Scientists Find Hidden Brain Death Switch That Drives Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers discover toxic protein pair that kills brain cells in Alzheimer's and develop compound to block it in mice.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Your Brain Stores Memories in Two Separate Systems That Connect When You Remember
Brain Health

Your Brain Stores Memories in Two Separate Systems That Connect When You Remember

Scientists discovered your brain keeps 'what' and 'where' memories separate, then links them together when recalling experiences.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Fathers Face 30% Higher Depression Risk One Year After Baby Arrives
Brain Health

New Fathers Face 30% Higher Depression Risk One Year After Baby Arrives

Swedish study of 1M+ fathers reveals mental health challenges peak around baby's first birthday, not immediately after birth.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Scientists Find Cellular Overflow Valve That Could Prevent Parkinson's Disease
Brain Health

Scientists Find Cellular Overflow Valve That Could Prevent Parkinson's Disease

Researchers discover TMEM175, a cellular safeguard that prevents toxic buildup linked to Parkinson's when it malfunctions.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Vivid Dreams May Actually Deepen Sleep Quality and Boost Rest
Sleep & Recovery

Vivid Dreams May Actually Deepen Sleep Quality and Boost Rest

New research reveals that immersive, vivid dreams make sleep feel deeper and more restorative, challenging traditional views of brain activity during rest.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Major Study Finds Cannabis Ineffective for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD
Brain Health

Major Study Finds Cannabis Ineffective for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD

Largest review to date shows medicinal cannabis doesn't help mental health conditions and may worsen symptoms.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Milk Consumption Linked to 50% Higher Parkinson's Risk in Major Studies
Brain Health

Milk Consumption Linked to 50% Higher Parkinson's Risk in Major Studies

Five large studies reveal dairy as the strongest dietary risk factor for Parkinson's disease, with potential brain cell damage mechanisms identified.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Onset Years Before Memory Loss Begins
Brain Health

Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Onset Years Before Memory Loss Begins

New p-tau217 blood test forecasts Alzheimer's symptoms within 3-4 years, potentially revolutionizing early intervention strategies.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Brain Blood Flow Changes May Signal Alzheimer's Risk Before Symptoms Appear
Brain Health

Brain Blood Flow Changes May Signal Alzheimer's Risk Before Symptoms Appear

Simple scans measuring brain blood flow and oxygen levels could detect Alzheimer's risk earlier than current methods by focusing on vascular health.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Major Study Links Common Dementia Drug to Stroke Risk in All Patient Groups
Brain Health

Major Study Links Common Dementia Drug to Stroke Risk in All Patient Groups

UK study of 165,000 dementia patients finds risperidone increases stroke risk across all groups, challenging safety assumptions.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Microplastics May Trigger Brain Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Brain Health

Microplastics May Trigger Brain Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

New research reveals five ways microscopic plastic particles could damage brain health and accelerate neurodegenerative diseases.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
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