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A Usually “Harmless Virus” May Trigger or Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease

A new study out of Northwestern Medicine finds evidence of the human pegivirus in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, but not in the brains of people without the neurological condition.

Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Slowing Disability from Multiple Sclerosis

Results of a phase 3 clinical trial show an experimental drug called tolebrutinib can delay disability in patients with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

New Blood Test Helps Diagnose and Track Alzheimer’s Progression

A simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and accurately distinguish between early- and later-stage disease, a new study finds.

Keeping Your Bad Cholesterol in Check Protects You from Dementia, New Study Finds

People with low LDL cholesterol levels are much less likely to be diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.

Common Sugar Substitute May Actually Increase Your Appetite

A new study finds sucralose, the primary sweetener in Splenda, changes brain activity related to hunger. Researchers say the results could be stronger cravings.

Popular ADHD TikToks Are Full of Misinformation About Symptoms, New Study Finds

Clinical psychologists reviewed 100 ADHD TikToks and found that fewer than half of their claims about symptoms align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing the condition.

Sleep Apnea May Increase the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, Preliminary New Study Finds

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea may have higher odds of developing Parkinson’s disease, but researchers say early CPAP treatment may lower the risk.

A Lingering Virus May Explain Why Some People Suffer from Symptoms of Long COVID

A new study finds 43% of people with Long COVID symptoms still have SARS-CoV-2 proteins circulating in their blood 1 to 14 months after testing positive.

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08 Aug
Tiny Traces of Lithium May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Tiny Traces of Lithium May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Tiny amounts of lithium — a natural metal — may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and signs of aging, new research...

28 Jul
Boy Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming in S.C. Lake

Boy Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming in S.C. Lake

A 12-year-old South Carolina boy has died after being infected by a rare, brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, his family’s lawyer said.

Middle school student Jaysen Carr died July 18 after swimming in Lake Murray, a large reservoir near Columbia, S.C., accordi...

24 Jul
The Many Faces of Parkinson’s: Symptoms, Treatment, and How To Manage It

The Many Faces of Parkinson’s: Symptoms, Treatment, and How To Manage It

About 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year – one person every six minutes. While most people associate PD with tremors and stiffness, the condition is far more complex than these symptoms and may affect more than just movement.

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10 Jul
Air Pollution Linked To Common Brain Tumors

Air Pollution Linked To Common Brain Tumors

Folks who breathe in more air pollution have a higher risk of developing a common non-cancerous brain tumor, a new study says.

Several different types of air pollutants, including particle pollution and nitrogen dioxide, appear to increase risk of meningiomas — tum...