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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Scientists Crack the Code on How Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab Actually Works
Researchers finally discovered lecanemab activates brain immune cells through a specific antibody fragment to clear toxic plaques.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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Daily Coffee and Tea May Cut Dementia Risk by 18% in 43-Year Study
Moderate caffeine intake from coffee or tea linked to better brain health and slower cognitive decline in massive long-term study.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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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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Psilocybin Therapy Shows Promise for End-of-Life Psychological Distress
Pilot study tests psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to help hospice patients overcome demoralization and existential suffering.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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Yale Psilocybin Trial for Post-Concussion Headaches Shows Promise Despite Early End
Small Yale study tested magic mushroom compound for chronic headaches after brain injury, tracking symptoms and inflammation markers.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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Psilocybin Shows Promise for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Yale Clinical Trial
Yale researchers tested psilocybin's effects on OCD symptoms in a controlled trial, exploring potential therapeutic benefits.
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