FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 17, 2026·9 min readTBI and Common Neurological Conditions Accelerate One AnotherA new study demonstrates a dangerous bi-directional risk loop between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurological diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 20, 2026·8 min readHealthy Weight and Quitting Smoking Reduce Dementia RiskCan the metabolic consequences of quitting smoking cancel out its long-term benefits for the human brain? A new longitudinal study establishes a powerful link between smoking cessation and a 16% reduction in dementia risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 12, 2026·7 min readHealthy Plant-Based Eating Lowers Dementia RiskDoes a plant-based diet prevent Alzheimer's? New research from shows that healthful plant-based diets lower dementia risk by 7%, while unhealthful plant-based diets increase risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 25, 2026·5 min readDoes Birth Control Increase Brain Pressure?A new meta-analysis reveals no link between hormonal contraception and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The findings offer reassurance to women using birth control, as the study found no increased risk across pills, IUDs, or implants.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 20, 2026·6 min readHow Type 1 Diabetes Impacts Dementia RiskPeople with Type 1 diabetes are 3 times more likely to develop dementia than those without—a risk factor significantly higher than Type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2026·5 min readHome Drinking Water May Impact Parkinson’s RiskNew research reveals that drinking water from modern, shallow groundwater systems is associated with a significantly higher risk of Parkinson’s disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2026·7 min readBeyond Weight Loss: Ozempic Linked to Migraine ReductionUnexpected relief. New research shows that patients taking GLP-1 drugs for diabetes or weight loss also experience fewer emergency room visits and need fewer medications for their chronic migraines.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2026·7 min readPhysical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS RiskNew research suggests that "early birds" and those who stay active have a 20-26% lower risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 27, 2026·6 min readRepeated Head Impacts, Inflammation and Memory Loss ConnectedIn former football players, higher inflammation levels were linked to damage in memory-related white matter pathways. The findings suggest inflammation may be part of the biological chain connecting repetitive head impacts to later cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 26, 2026·6 min readVitamin K Refusal Puts Newborns at High Risk for Brain InjuryMore parents are refusing vitamin K for their newborns, a decision that makes infants 81 times more likely to suffer a devastating brain hemorrhage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2026·6 min readSmoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher MortalityA neurological trade-off. New research finds currently smoking is linked to lower Parkinson's risk, but quitting remains the only way to lower your overall risk of death.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 13, 2026·9 min readLifelong Learning Linked to 5-Year Delay in Alzheimer’s OnsetCan a library card delay dementia? A new study shows that reading, writing, and lifelong learning can push back Alzheimer’s symptoms by five years, building a "cognitive reserve" that defies brain aging.Read More
