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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Overlooked Tau-RNA Interaction May Play Key Role in Dementia

The interaction of Tau with RNA is a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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·December 5, 2022·4 min read

New Blood Test Can Detect ‘Toxic’ Protein Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Emerge

A new blood test can detect toxic amyloid beta oligomers associated with Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear.

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·December 1, 2022·4 min read

Ganglion Cells Created in Mice in Bid to Fix Diseased Eyes

Researchers induced non-neural cells that mimic ganglion cells in the eyes of mice, effectively reducing the impact of certain eye diseases. They hope to next replicate their technique in humans in order to help restore vision lost due to eye diseases.

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·July 10, 2022·4 min read

Stress Affects Fetus’ Ability to Absorb Iron

Chronic stress experienced by a woman in the later stages of pregnancy can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by up to 15%. Researchers say the effects of iron deficiency are more noticeable in male fetuses.

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·May 30, 2022·7 min read

Pain and Anxiety Should Be Dealt With Soon After Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

In the first year after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, 60% of patients experience fatigue, 50% experience pain, 47% have symptoms of depression, and 39% report increased anxiety. Researchers say urgent, non-pharmaceutical therapies should be provided for newly diagnosed MS patients to help reduce both pain and mental health symptoms.

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·May 23, 2022·7 min read

‘I Don’t Even Remember What I Read’: People Enter a ‘Dissociative State’ When Using Social Media

Researchers investigate why we "space out" and stop paying attention to the world around us when we become engrossed in social media posts.

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·April 30, 2022·4 min read

Thinking About Suicide and Self-Harming Alleviates Stress

A new meta-analysis study finds people engage in self-harm and think about suicide as a means of reducing some types of stress. The perceived stress release from embarking on destructive behaviors indicates a potential for therapy and other types of intervention.

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·December 6, 2021·7 min read

Cataract Surgery Linked With Lessened Dementia Risk

Cataract surgery was associated with a 30% reduction in dementia risk for older adults, a new study reports.

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·September 13, 2021·6 min read

Do Alexa and Siri Make Kids Bossier?

A new study shows how sophisticated social awareness in children can be in the transference of behavior.

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·August 13, 2021·5 min read

Just 10% Of Kids With ADHD Outgrow It

Contrary to popular belief, most children with ADHD do not grow out of the disorder. Instead, it manifests in different ways during adulthood through verbal impulsivity, difficulties in decision making, and impulsive behaviors.

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·August 4, 2021·6 min read

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Associated With Higher Risk of Dementia

A small increase in fine particular air pollution over a decade within certain areas of Seattle was associated with significantly increased dementia risks for those living in the areas.

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·August 2, 2021·5 min read

Retina Hardwired to Predict Path of Moving Objects

Neural circuits within the retina are able to generate the information required to predict the movement and path of an object before visual signals leave the eye, researchers report.