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·June 21, 2026·10 min read

Losing Smell Triggers Severe Clinical Depression

Smell and taste disorders cause psychological, emotional, and social suffering that rivals severe chronic illnesses like stroke, diabetes, and Parkinson's.

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·June 20, 2026·9 min read

Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk

While nearly all Michiganders over 50 prioritize brain health, only 47% know that everyday lifestyle choices reduce dementia risk.

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·June 18, 2026·7 min read

Childhood mRNA Cancer Vaccine Reduces Tumors by 70%

Preclinical trials showed a 70% reduction in tumor size and a 10-to-11-day delay in tumor progression, offering a highly adaptable "Lego-brick" framework for future pediatric cancer immunotherapies.

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·June 18, 2026·8 min read

Brain Inflammation Linked to Chronic Depression and Anxiety

A new study found that psychiatric complications like depression, anxiety, and altered behavior are incredibly common among encephalitis survivors.

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·June 18, 2026·8 min read

Aging Immune Networks Linked to Parkinson’s Progression

Researchers secured a $9 million grant to study how immune-cell aging impacts Parkinson’s disease.

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·June 18, 2026·8 min read

Restless Legs Syndrome Risk Gene Linked to Cerebellar Defects

A genetic marker tied to human Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is essential for healthy cerebellar development.

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·June 17, 2026·9 min read

TBI and Common Neurological Conditions Accelerate One Another

A new study demonstrates a dangerous bi-directional risk loop between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurological diseases.

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·June 17, 2026·9 min read

Clinical Trial Tests Fully Implantable BCI for Advanced ALS

Neurosurgeons have completed the first-in-human clinical implant of the Paradromics Connexus wireless brain-computer interface (BCI).

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·June 17, 2026·9 min read

Alzheimer’s Protein APP Acts as Vital Shield for Neurons

A new study reveals that amyloid precursor protein (APP), long studied merely as the source of toxic plaques in Alzheimer's disease, serves a vital protective role as a cellular guardian.

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·June 16, 2026·10 min read

Retinal Photos and AI Predict Early Alzheimer’s Risk

Routine, low-cost retinal photographs can accurately predict primary biological and lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease.

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·June 16, 2026·10 min read

Perceived Loneliness Faster Predictor of Cognitive Decline Than Isolation

New research determined that perceived loneliness, rather than objective social isolation, is a powerful driver of cognitive impairment and shortened lifespans in older adults.