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Creatine Shows Promise for Depression but Evidence Remains Mixed
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Creatine Shows Promise for Depression but Evidence Remains Mixed

A new review of 5 clinical trials finds creatine may boost mood in some women with depression, but results are inconsistent across groups.

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Jul 1, 2026 0
Common Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to 2.5x Higher Parkinson's Disease Risk
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Common Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to 2.5x Higher Parkinson's Disease Risk

UCLA researchers found long-term chlorpyrifos exposure more than doubles Parkinson's risk and damages dopamine neurons directly.

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Jun 29, 2026 0
Teen Marijuana Use Doubles Risk of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder in 463K Study
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Teen Marijuana Use Doubles Risk of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder in 463K Study

A landmark study of 463,000 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders by young adulthood.

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Jun 28, 2026 0
Vitamin B12 Compound Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Target Deadly Brain Tumors
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Vitamin B12 Compound Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Target Deadly Brain Tumors

A modified B12 molecule delivers nitric oxide directly to glioblastoma tumors and boosts existing treatments in animal and lab studies.

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Jun 28, 2026 0
Ancient Brainstem Neurons Act as a Focus Switch Against Distractions
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Ancient Brainstem Neurons Act as a Focus Switch Against Distractions

Johns Hopkins scientists found brainstem neurons that filter distractions in mice, offering new clues to treating ADHD and attention disorders.

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Jun 28, 2026 0
Vitamin B3 Boosts Immune Attack on Glioblastoma in Early Clinical Trial
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Vitamin B3 Boosts Immune Attack on Glioblastoma in Early Clinical Trial

High-dose niacin revived suppressed immune cells in glioblastoma patients, with 82% showing no progression at 6 months — 28% better than expected.

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Jun 23, 2026 0
Tubulin Protein May Stop Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Toxic Clumps From Forming
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Tubulin Protein May Stop Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Toxic Clumps From Forming

Baylor scientists find tubulin redirects rogue brain proteins away from toxic aggregates, pointing to a novel neurodegenerative disease strategy.

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Jun 22, 2026 0
Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques
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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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Jun 20, 2026 0
Alzheimer's May Start With Protein Hijacking, Not Just Plaque Buildup
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Alzheimer's May Start With Protein Hijacking, Not Just Plaque Buildup

UC Riverside researchers show amyloid beta may displace tau from neurons, triggering brain cell breakdown before plaques even form.

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Jun 19, 2026 0
NIH Maps First Large-Scale Atlas of Senescent Cells Across the Human Body
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NIH Maps First Large-Scale Atlas of Senescent Cells Across the Human Body

The SenNet atlas reveals where aging cells accumulate in human tissues, opening new doors for senolytic therapies and healthspan extension.

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Jun 19, 2026 0
Common Plastic Chemical DEHP Linked to Lifelong Anxiety Starting in the Womb
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Common Plastic Chemical DEHP Linked to Lifelong Anxiety Starting in the Womb

Early-life exposure to DEHP, a plasticizer in everyday products, caused lasting anxiety in male rats — and GABA or testosterone reversed it.

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Jun 18, 2026 0
Daily Probiotic Boosts Antidepressant Effects in Older Adults Study Finds
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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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Jun 18, 2026 0
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