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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 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 7, 2026·9 min read

Fly Genetics Simplifies Mammalian Neurobiology Models

Researchers demonstrate that the vast cellular complexity of the fruit fly cerebrum can be organized into fewer than 200 foundational "ground plans."

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·June 6, 2026·10 min read

Touch Neurons That Drive Chronic Eczema Itch Revealed

A new study identifies the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind mechanical itch sensations.

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·April 23, 2026·9 min read

Stroke Impact Determines Future Dementia Risk

A 30-year study of 42,000 adults shows that stroke severity is a primary driver of post-stroke dementia and accelerated brain aging.

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·April 15, 2026·8 min read

Is Social Media Addiction a Clinical Reality?

Following a $6M lawsuit against Meta and Google, researchers argue that while social media impacts brain rewards, it lacks the formal APA criteria to be classified as a clinical addiction.

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·March 29, 2026·7 min read

Young Adult Substance Use Affects Memory at 65

Heavy substance use between ages 18 and 30 is linked to poor memory at age 65. While smoking causes direct long-term damage, alcohol and cannabis impact memory by increasing the risk of midlife addiction.

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·March 10, 2026·10 min read

Why Chewing Feels So Good to Your Brain

New research reveals that gnawing isn't just a reflex—it’s a brain-rewarded behavior that keeps jaws aligned and pleasure centers firing.

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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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·September 29, 2025·6 min read

High Pollen Levels Tied to Rising Suicide Risk

A U.S. study combining pollen and suicide data from over a decade shows that high pollen days are linked to a measurable rise in suicide risk. The risk increased incrementally with pollen levels, peaking at a 7.4% rise on the highest days.

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·September 23, 2025·4 min read

Human Stem Cell Transplants Boost Vision in Advanced Dry AMD

A new clinical trial suggests stem cell therapy may restore vision in people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration, a disease that currently has no cure. Researchers transplanted retinal pigment epithelial stem cells, derived from adult postmortem eye tissue, into patients’ eyes.

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·September 4, 2025·8 min read

Dietary Intervention Could Slow Deadly Brain Cancer Growth

A new study reveals that glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer, thrives by using sugar in unique ways that differ from healthy brain cells. While normal brain tissue channels sugar into energy and neurotransmitters, glioblastoma cells divert it into producing DNA and RNA, fueling relentless tumor growth.