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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 25, 2026·6 min read

Smoking Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk but Higher Mortality

A 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.

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·February 25, 2026·8 min read

COVID-19 Uniquely Rewires the Brain Compared to the Flu

It’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."

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·February 23, 2026·8 min read

Neurons Use RNA “Tentacles” to Survive Starvation

Researchers discover that neurons pair inactive ribosomes using RNA "tentacles" to save energy and survive during periods of starvation or stress.

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·February 23, 2026·7 min read

Brain May Treat Seizures As Memories

The 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.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 23, 2026·7 min read

Tumors Command the Brain to Suppress T Cells

Tumors aren't just rogue cells; they are master manipulators. Scientists find cancer "calls" the brain to request an immune-suppressing shield.

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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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Featured Neuroscience Pain

·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.