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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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·September 15, 2022·5 min read

Repeated Infections Associated With Increased Risk of Some Neurodegenerative Diseases

Early-to-midlife infections that require hospital care are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease later in life, a new study reports.

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·September 14, 2022·3 min read

Daily Multivitamin Use May Slow Cognitive Aging for Older Adults

Researchers found significant cognitive benefits for older adults who took daily multivitamin-mineral supplements.

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·September 13, 2022·3 min read

Risk for Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Increases by 50-80% In Older Adults Who Caught COVID-19

The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease almost doubled in older people during the one-year period following COVID-19 infection.

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·September 12, 2022·5 min read

Exercise Hormone Halts Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Irisin, a hormone secreted into the blood during high endurance and aerobic exercise, reduces levels of alpha-synuclein and restores movement in mouse models of Parkinson's disease.

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·September 12, 2022·2 min read

Can the Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Stroke?

Receiving an annual flu vaccine reduces the risk of stroke, a new study reports.

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·September 8, 2022·3 min read

Can Good Dental Health Help Protect Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia?

Good dental health can help protect against cognitive decline and dementia. Tooth decay was associated with a 23% increased risk of cognitive decline and a 21% increased risk of dementia.

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·September 2, 2022·3 min read

Repeated Concussions Can Thicken the Skull

Repeat concussions thicken the structure of skull bones. Researchers theorize the thickening of the skull may occur as the body attempts to better protect the brain from subsequent damage.

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·September 1, 2022·5 min read

How a Brain Area Implicated in Alzheimer’s May Be Vulnerable to Degeneration

Study reveals a novel mechanism in locus coeruleus neurons caused by the loss of the GPT2 mitochondrial enzyme that is implicated in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·September 1, 2022·8 min read

New Method Eradicates Deadly Brain Tumors by ‘Starving’ Them of Energy Source

A new method that targets the astrocytes surrounding glioblastoma brain cancer eradicates tumor cells and extends lifespan in animal models.

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·August 31, 2022·5 min read

Old Cancer Drugs Hint at New Ways to Beat Chronic Pain

Repurposing drugs used in the treatment of lung cancer could offer hope for symptom relief for patients suffering from chronic pain.

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·August 31, 2022·4 min read

Your Blood Type Could Predict Your Risk of Having a Stroke Before Age 60

People who have the blood group type A are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 than those with the most common blood type O, a new study reports.