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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
Results for "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy" in Alzheimer's
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MIT Pencil Beam Laser Images Blood-Brain Barrier 25x Faster Than Current Methods
MIT's self-organizing laser creates ultra-sharp brain images 25x faster, enabling real-time tracking of drugs crossing the blood-brain barrier.
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Apr 29, 2026 0
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AI Therapy Shows Promise Over Human Clinicians in Mental Health Treatment
New research suggests AI-powered therapy may deliver better mental health outcomes than traditional human-delivered care.
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Mar 28, 2026 0
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AI Therapy Chatbots Violate Core Mental Health Ethics in New Study
Brown University research reveals ChatGPT and similar AI systems break 15 ethical standards when used for therapy advice.
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Mar 29, 2026 0
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Red Blood Cells Successfully Deliver Healthy Mitochondria to Treat Parkinson's Disease
Scientists used red blood cells to transport healthy mitochondria into diseased brain cells, showing promise for Parkinson's treatment.
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Mar 28, 2026 0
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Exercise Fights Chemo Brain Better Than Ibuprofen in New Clinical Trial
A home-based walking and resistance program improved attention and reduced observable cognitive decline in chemotherapy patients over 6 weeks.
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Seven Days of Meditation Rewires Brain Networks and Boosts Immune Function
UC San Diego study shows one week of intensive meditation produces measurable brain changes and enhanced neuroplasticity comparable to psychedelic effects.
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Ancient Chinese Exercise Baduanjin Cuts Blood Pressure as Well as Brisk Walking
A large clinical trial finds baduanjin, a gentle 800-year-old Chinese practice, lowers blood pressure comparably to medication and brisk walking.
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Brain Signal Discovery Reveals New Autism Pathway and Potential Treatment Target
Scientists identify how nitric oxide triggers cellular changes in autism, offering hope for targeted therapies.
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Mar 29, 2026 0
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Daily Probiotic Boosts Antidepressant Effects in Older Adults Study Finds
A 12-week clinical trial found older adults taking probiotics with antidepressants had greater reductions in depression and anxiety than placebo.
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Brain Cancer Breakthrough Reveals Hidden Cell Network That Fuels Deadly Tumors
Scientists discover brain support cells help glioblastoma grow and identify existing HIV drug that could disrupt this deadly communication.
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Apr 6, 2026 0
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Scientists Map Sleep Circuit That Controls Growth Hormone and Muscle Building
UC Berkeley researchers discovered brain circuits linking deep sleep to growth hormone release, revealing how sleep builds muscle and burns fat.
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30 Minutes of Intense Exercise Per Week Can Cut Disease Risk by Half
Norwegian researchers say short bursts of high-intensity effort just 4.5 minutes daily dramatically improve cardiovascular fitness and lifespan.
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Scientists Restore Memory in Mice by Blocking a Single Alzheimer's Protein
Blocking the protein PTP1B boosted memory and cleared brain plaque in mice, with potential links to diabetes and obesity treatment.
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5 Weeks of Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk by 25% for 20 Years
Speed-of-processing training in adults 65+ showed lasting protection against dementia in groundbreaking 20-year study.
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Mar 28, 2026 0
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Duke Scientists Recharge Damaged Nerves With Healthy Mitochondria to Halt Chronic Pain
Duke researchers restored healthy mitochondria to damaged nerve cells, cutting pain-related behaviors by 50% in mice with nerve pain.
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May 25, 2026 0
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New Psychedelic-Like Compounds Treat Depression Without Causing Hallucinations
UC Davis scientists created novel brain-healing molecules that activate key serotonin receptors tied to neuroplasticity — without triggering hallucinations.
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May 14, 2026 0
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Arthritis Drug Eases Treatment-Resistant Depression by Calming Inflammation
A small trial found tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, cut depression remission rates better than SSRIs by targeting IL-6, not brain chemistry.
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May 28, 2026 0
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Brain Scans Show How Ketamine Rapidly Rewires Depression Circuits
Scientists used advanced brain imaging to reveal how ketamine reshapes key receptors in specific brain regions to quickly lift severe depression.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques
A molecule called OLE restores microglia's protective function, reducing amyloid plaques and improving memory in animal models.
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