Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 19, 2017·5 min readIncreased Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors Boosts CognitionMany breast cancer survivors report cognitive problems following treatment. New research from UCSD finds breast cancer survivors who increase physical activity and embark on regular exercise experience improved mental processing.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 14, 2017·4 min readInflammation Linked to Chemo BrainA new study reports inflammation in the blood may play a role in cognitive problems following chemotherapy. Researchers report identifying the inflammatory biomarkers and reducing inflammation may prevent some of the symptoms of chemo brain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 10, 2022·4 min readInflammatory Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Cancer Spread to the BrainIndividuals with a rare type of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer are at greater risk of their cancer spreading to the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 10, 2021·5 min readLess Stress for Women Who Know Their Genetic Risk for Breast CancerWomen who know their genetic risk profiles for breast cancer report feeling less stress and fewer regrets following finding out the information than women who decide not to find out about their genetic risk.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2022·5 min readLong-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsHigher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 27, 2018·5 min readMarijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after UseA new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·January 10, 2021·5 min readMindfulness Can Help Ease the Pain of Breast Cancer SurvivorsMindfulness-based stress reduction can help reduce symptoms of neuropathic pain in breast cancer survivors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2018·4 min readMixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women’s HormonesResearchers say parabens and other chemicals found in common cosmetic products may negatively impact a woman's hormone levels, increasing the risk for certain diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 11, 2016·4 min readMS Drug May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Leukemia and Colorectal CancerMitoxantrone, a drug commonly prescribed for multiple sclerosis could be associated with an increased risk for developing some forms of cancer, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 2, 2023·4 min readNew Method Precisely Locates Gene Activity and Proteins Across TissuesA newly designed method can record gene activity patterns and the presence of key proteins in cells across tissue samples while retaining information about the cell's precise location.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 18, 2021·6 min readPhysical Activity Associated With Better Cognition in Breast Cancer PatientsA new study reports a strong association between high levels of physical activity and the ability to maintain cognitive function in breast cancer patients who received chemotherapy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 8, 2014·4 min readPotential Link Between Brain Development and Breast Cancer GeneResearchers discover a link between brain development and the BRAC1, a gene associated with breast cancer.Read More