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·August 7, 2019·3 min read

Four Ways Binge-Watching Hurts Your Brain

Binge-watching TV shows can create an unhealthy environment for the brain due to social isolation, sleep deprivation and unhealthy eating habits.

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·May 21, 2018·5 min read

Immune Cells Hold Promise For Slowing ALS Progression

A new immunotherapy treatment for ALS patients is not only safe, but can also help slow the progression of the disease, researchers report.

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·March 22, 2018·3 min read

Compound that Prevents Breast Cancer Cells From Activating in the Brain Identified

A compound used to treat leukemia shows promise in preventing breast cancer cells from metastasizing in the brain.

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·December 13, 2017·3 min read

Treatable Immune System Disorder Could Be Mistaken For Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

A major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist reveals a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system disorder. The condition causes NMDA receptors to stop functioning properly and can result in symptoms commonly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.

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·December 8, 2017·5 min read

3D Mini Brains Accelerate Research for Repairing Brain Function

Researchers have developed a new method of reducing the time it takes to grow mini brain models in the lab. This may accelerate research into diseases and injury that affect the nervous system.

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·August 4, 2017·4 min read

Blood Test May Detect Brain Metastases While Still Treatable

Researchers have identified a specific group of circulating tumor cells in the blood stream of patients with breast cancer brain metastases. The finding is helping researchers to develop a new blood test to identify breast cancer patients at risk of developing brain metastasis.