FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2026·6 min readSmoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher MortalityA neurological trade-off. New research finds currently smoking is linked to lower Parkinson's risk, but quitting remains the only way to lower your overall risk of death.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2026·8 min readCOVID-19 Uniquely Rewires the Brain Compared to the FluIt’s not just a respiratory virus. Scientists find that COVID-19—unlike the flu—causes persistent brain inflammation and vascular injury that explains Long COVID "brain fog."Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 23, 2026·7 min readBrain May Treat Seizures As MemoriesThe brain is a master at learning, but sometimes it learns the wrong things. Scientists find that sleep after a seizure acts as a "save button" for epilepsy.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 23, 2026·7 min readTumors Command the Brain to Suppress T CellsTumors aren't just rogue cells; they are master manipulators. Scientists find cancer "calls" the brain to request an immune-suppressing shield.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·6 min readPrenatal Lead Exposure Affects the Aging BrainA biological time capsule reveals a 60-year secret. Scientists find that lead exposure in the womb can act as a "cognitive accelerator," adding years to the aging brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 20, 2026·7 min readWhy Pain Lingers Longer in WomenIt’s not in your head; it’s in your immune system. Scientists discover the biological "off-switch" that explains why chronic pain persists longer for women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 19, 2026·8 min readPeripheral Eye Scan Catch Alzheimer’s in Its TracksResearchers find that early Alzheimer’s markers appear in the peripheral retina, offering a new path for non-invasive early detection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 19, 2026·10 min readBlood Test Can Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will StartA new study reveals a p-tau217 "blood clock" that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within three to four years.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 17, 2026·6 min readBrain Swelling Reveals Alzheimer’s Treatment SuccessIt’s the side effect every Alzheimer’s patient fears, but it might actually be a sign of success. New research shows brain swelling is tied to better plaque clearance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 17, 2026·7 min readAir Pollution’s Primary Role in Alzheimer’s Risk IdentifiedA study of 27 million Americans finds that air pollution directly contributes to Alzheimer’s risk, especially in stroke survivors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 16, 2026·9 min readTwo Genetic “Hits” Required to Trigger Parkinson’s NeurodegenerationResearchers find that a mutation in GBA1 must be paired with an ATP13A2 mutation to drive the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s disease.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 16, 2026·7 min readIdentifying the Neural Link Between Hearing Loss and DementiaScientists have discovered the biological "bridge" that explains why hearing loss leads to cognitive decline—and how it changes the very structure of our brains.Read More
