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Stroke Survivors Show Brain Rejuvenation in Undamaged Regions
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Stroke Survivors Show Brain Rejuvenation in Undamaged Regions

New research reveals stroke may trigger younger-looking brain patterns in healthy regions as the brain rewires itself for recovery.

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Mar 30, 2026 6
Gene Therapy Silences Chronic Pain Without Opioid Addiction Risk
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Gene Therapy Silences Chronic Pain Without Opioid Addiction Risk

New brain-targeted gene therapy mimics morphine's pain relief while avoiding addiction, offering hope for 50+ million Americans with chronic pain.

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Mar 30, 2026 6
Teen Diet Quality Linked to Mental Health in Major Review of 19 Studies
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Teen Diet Quality Linked to Mental Health in Major Review of 19 Studies

Comprehensive analysis reveals whole dietary patterns, not individual supplements, show strongest links to reduced depression in adolescents.

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Mar 30, 2026 1
Just Minutes of Daily Vigorous Activity Cuts Risk of 8 Major Diseases by Up to 63%
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Just Minutes of Daily Vigorous Activity Cuts Risk of 8 Major Diseases by Up to 63%

New study of 96,000 people shows brief bursts of intense activity dramatically reduce risks of heart disease, dementia, and diabetes.

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Mar 30, 2026 0
Shingles Vaccine and Viagra Show Promise as Alzheimer's Treatments
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Shingles Vaccine and Viagra Show Promise as Alzheimer's Treatments

Three existing drugs, including a shingles vaccine, emerge as top candidates for repurposing against Alzheimer's disease.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Iron Overload Drives Early Alzheimer's in Down Syndrome Brains
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Iron Overload Drives Early Alzheimer's in Down Syndrome Brains

USC researchers discover people with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's have twice the brain iron levels, triggering damaging cell death.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
AI Therapy Chatbots Violate Core Mental Health Ethics in New Study
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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
Intelligence Emerges From Whole Brain Network Coordination, Not Single Regions
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Intelligence Emerges From Whole Brain Network Coordination, Not Single Regions

New research reveals intelligence comes from how efficiently brain networks communicate together, not from one 'smart' brain area.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage
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Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage

UCLA scientists discover why some neurons resist Alzheimer's better than others, revealing a natural protein cleanup system that could lead to new treatments.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Experimental Drug Cuts Childhood Epilepsy Seizures by 91% in Clinical Trial
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Experimental Drug Cuts Childhood Epilepsy Seizures by 91% in Clinical Trial

New gene therapy zorevunersen dramatically reduced seizures in children with severe Dravet syndrome epilepsy while improving quality of life.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Brain Protein DeltaFosB Drives Cocaine Addiction and Relapse in New Study
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Brain Protein DeltaFosB Drives Cocaine Addiction and Relapse in New Study

Scientists identify how cocaine rewires brain circuits through a protein that acts like a genetic switch, explaining addiction persistence.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
65% of Your Daily Actions Run on Autopilot According to New Habit Research
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65% of Your Daily Actions Run on Autopilot According to New Habit Research

New study reveals two-thirds of daily behaviors are automatic habits, offering insights for building healthier routines and breaking bad ones.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
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