Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that robs a person of their memory, ability to think, and eventually the ability to perform basic functions. A recent study has provided further evidence that the disease may be spread through rare childhood medical treatments that are not used today. Source link
Cannabis and tobacco – whether used alone or together – can affect the structure of the brain. A recent study involving a systematic review and meta-analysis of over 103 studies found that both substances are associated with decreased amounts in specific brain regions. Source link
Dr. Jacqueline Means knew getting pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging. Source link
A new study by researchers at York University has found a potential flaw in artificial intelligence (AI) models. Artificial neural networks (ANNs), a type of AI model designed to solve computer vision problems, have surprisingly emerged over the past decade as the best understanding of how our brain’s visual system works. But does current AI…
Night shift workers with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face challenges maintaining a healthy diet and managing their condition. The findings from King’s College London, as part of a series of studies published in Diabetic Medicine, underline the need for tailored support to help this group improve their health and well-being. Source link
Psychological flexibility is often misunderstood as simple “toughness” or insensitivity to stress. However, true resilience is the brain’s ability to adapt and recover after a stressful event. Researchers at Kochi University of Technology (KUT) and Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) have discovered that this recovery process does not reach peak immediately; Instead, it…
Researchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, providing insight into how the brain regulates defensive behavior and why those processes can break down in conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Source link
Scientists have long studied the role of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that helps control learning and movement, to better understand Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia and depression – afflictions caused in part by disruptions or changes in dopamine activity. Source link
More than 50 years after Agent Orange was used in Vietnam, a new national study published in Blood Advances highlights genetic changes that link exposure to Agent Orange to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a group of bone marrow cancers that can progress to acute leukemia. The findings shed light on why some veterans develop more serious…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in the way people interact with others, as well as restricted interests and repetitive patterns of behavior. Previous studies have observed specific differences in brain development in many autistic individuals, which typically emerge during the early stages of life. Source link
