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·February 16, 2026·9 min read

Two Genetic “Hits” Required to Trigger Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration

Researchers find that a mutation in GBA1 must be paired with an ATP13A2 mutation to drive the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s disease.

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·February 16, 2026·7 min read

Identifying the Neural Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

Scientists have discovered the biological "bridge" that explains why hearing loss leads to cognitive decline—and how it changes the very structure of our brains.

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·February 14, 2026·10 min read

Dementia Risk Reduced by 25% with Specific Type of Brain Exercise

Forget memory games. A massive 20-year study proves that training your brain to process information faster is the only cognitive exercise that significantly slashes dementia risk.

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·February 14, 2026·9 min read

Brain Tumor Pressure Triggers Neuron Death Pathways

It's not just the cancer that kills, it's the pressure. Scientists have discovered that physical force on the brain triggers a genetic "suicide" switch in healthy neurons.

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·February 13, 2026·9 min read

Lifelong Learning Linked to 5-Year Delay in Alzheimer’s Onset

Can 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.

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·February 13, 2026·9 min read

Parkinson’s Triggers a Hidden Metabolic Shift

Think Parkinson's weight loss is just about nutrition? New research shows it’s actually a sign of an internal energy engine failure. By switching to a fat-burning "emergency engine," the body tries to compensate for a brain in crisis, making thinness a vital biological warning sign.

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·February 12, 2026·8 min read

New Drug Target Could Freeze Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks

Is the IDOL enzyme the key to stopping Alzheimer's? New research shows that blocking this single target can dissolve brain plaques and boost cognitive resilience. By lowering the brain's "strongest risk factor" protein, scientists have found a new way to keep neurons communicating even under attack.

This image illustrates how lead can migrate from bones to neurons, increasing Alzheimer's risk.

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·February 12, 2026·8 min read

Lifetime Lead Exposure Triples Alzheimer’s Risk

Think lead is a problem of the past? New research shows that lead stored in your bones for decades could triple your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. By tracking thousands of adults, scientists have discovered that historical exposure to leaded gas and paint is a "silent" driver of nearly 1 in 5 dementia cases.

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·February 12, 2026·9 min read

Hidden Dynamics of Early Multiple Sclerosis Myelin Damage

New research suggests that the earliest signs of MS damage are surprisingly dynamic. By tracking myelin swellings in 3D, scientists have discovered that these precursors to lesions can actually shrink and disappear, revealing a hidden opportunity to stop the disease before it starts.

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·January 2, 2026·7 min read

Immune Signal Ratio May Predict Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

A long-term study has identified a potential biomarker that could help detect which patients are progressing toward more severe forms of multiple sclerosis. Researchers discovered that a high ratio of CXCL13 to BAFF indicates compartmentalized inflammation in the leptomeninges, a hallmark of progressive MS.

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·December 30, 2025·8 min read

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence. Infants with more screen time showed premature specialization in brain networks involved in visual processing and cognitive control, which later reduced flexibility during thinking tasks.

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·December 29, 2025·7 min read

Is Your Oral Bacteria Influencing Multiple Sclerosis?

High levels of the periodontal bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum may be associated with more severe disability in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers analyzed tongue-coating samples and found that MS patients with the highest abundance of this bacteria had significantly worse scores on a standard disability scale.