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– These articles focus mainly on neurology research.
– What is neurology?
– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
– Neurology research can include information involving brain research, neurological disorders, medicine, brain cancer, peripheral nervous systems, central nervous systems, nerve damage, brain tumors, seizures, neurosurgery, electrophysiology, BMI, brain injuries, paralysis and spinal cord treatments.

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·February 22, 2026·6 min read

Prenatal Lead Exposure Affects the Aging Brain

A 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.

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·February 21, 2026·6 min read

How Your Brain Knows It’s Cold

How do we feel the frost? Scientists have captured the first atomic-level images of the body’s "cold sensor" in action, revealing how menthol tricks our brain.

This shows a woman holding her head in pain. She is surrounded by immune cells.

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·February 20, 2026·7 min read

Why Pain Lingers Longer in Women

It’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.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Peripheral Eye Scan Catch Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks

Researchers find that early Alzheimer’s markers appear in the peripheral retina, offering a new path for non-invasive early detection.

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Blood Test Can Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start

A new study reveals a p-tau217 "blood clock" that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within three to four years.

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·February 17, 2026·6 min read

Brain Swelling Reveals Alzheimer’s Treatment Success

It’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.

This shows the outline of a brain with industrial, smoggy buildings in the background, implying the link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 17, 2026·7 min read

Air Pollution’s Primary Role in Alzheimer’s Risk Identified

A study of 27 million Americans finds that air pollution directly contributes to Alzheimer’s risk, especially in stroke survivors.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·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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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·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.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·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.