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·March 21, 2016·3 min read

Link Between Rosacea and Increased Parkinson’s Risk

A new Danish population study finds a link between the chronic inflammatory skin condition, rosacea, and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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·March 18, 2016·3 min read

Brain May Show Signs of Aging Earlier Than Old Age

A new study the effects of neurodegeneration may be seen in middle age.

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·March 16, 2016·5 min read

Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment Following TBI

According to researchers, TBI not only increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment, it also may provoke early onset of dementia.

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·March 14, 2016·5 min read

New Chemical May Help Control Inflammation and Depression

A new study reports a recently discovered chemical may be an innovative new tool in the treatment of depression.

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·March 12, 2016·5 min read

Bacterial Infections During Pregnancy May Trigger Abnormal Neuron Proliferation in Fetal Brain

Researchers have discovered how pieces of bacterial cell wall cross the placenta and enter developing neurons, altering fetal brain anatomy and cognitive functioning after birth.

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·March 11, 2016·4 min read

Rapid Response for Inflammation Control in Bird Brains May Lead to Human Therapies

Understanding how songbirds respond so quickly to trauma and are able to control neuroinflammation may lead to human therapies to hasten stroke recovery, a new study suggests.

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·March 10, 2016·5 min read

Gum Disease Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

A new study reports on a link between periodontitis and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 7, 2016·4 min read

High Coffee Consumption Daily Could Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Researchers report a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis in people who drink six or more cups of coffee a day.

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·March 2, 2016·5 min read

Long Term Stress Erodes Memory

Researchers pin memory loss to neuroinflammation and the immune system following sustained stress.

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·February 28, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressant May Improve Cognitive Function in HIV Patients

Researchers report the antidepressant paroxetine suppresses neuroinflammation in improves reaction time in people with HIV associated cognitive impairment.

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·February 27, 2016·3 min read

Nitric Oxide Keeps Blood-Brain Barrier Intact and Protects Against Neuroinflammation

Researchers discover nitric oxide plays an unexpected role in maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, reducing parasite invasion in the brain and neuroinflammation.