Brain HealthJul 3, 2026
A New Brain Pacemaker Helps Parkinson's Patients Walk Again
A new adaptive deep brain stimulation system detects real-time neural signals to improve walking in Parkinson's patients, reducing falls in early trials.
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Brain HealthJul 1, 2026
How Scientists Are Targeting Tau Protein to Slow Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists are targeting tau protein with a new drug class to slow Alzheimer's disease, with Phase 2 trial results expected this year.
Brain HealthJul 1, 2026
Scientists Discover How Alzheimer's Spreads Through the Brain,and a Way to Slow It
Scientists found that a brain protein called Arc carries toxic tau between neurons, revealing a new target that could slow Alzheimer's spread.
Brain HealthJun 30, 2026
New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise Against Multiple Brain Pathologies at Once
PrimeC, a new Alzheimer's drug, showed biomarker changes across amyloid, tau, and TDP-43 in a small Phase 2 trial, hinting at a multi-target treatment.
Brain HealthJun 29, 2026
A Virus May Trigger Parkinson's Disease Decades Later, New Research Suggests
A common virus contracted decades earlier may silently trigger Parkinson's disease, new Texas A&M research using a natural animal model confirms.
Brain HealthJun 28, 2026
Common Pesticide Linked to More Than Double the Risk of Parkinson's Disease
UCLA researchers found people exposed to chlorpyrifos face 2.5 times the Parkinson's disease risk, with lab studies revealing the pesticide disrupts the.
Brain HealthJun 25, 2026
New Brain Imaging Data Reveals How Combat-Related Head Injuries May Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease
New brain imaging data links traumatic brain injury to higher tau levels in veterans, suggesting head injuries may accelerate Alzheimer's disease decades.
Brain HealthJun 24, 2026
Heavy Drinking May Speed Up Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Risk, New Research Suggests
Heavy drinking may speed up brain aging and raise Alzheimer's risk, but experts say cutting back could meaningfully lower your dementia risk.
Brain HealthJun 19, 2026
Fish Oil Supplements Won't Protect Your Brain Unless You're Already Healthy, New Study Shows
A new clinical trial found omega-3 fish oil supplements alone won't protect your brain; they only work when paired with a healthy lifestyle.
Brain HealthJun 19, 2026
Why Older Adults with Brain Conditions Face Triple the Risk of Head Injuries
Older adults with dementia, stroke, or Parkinson's disease face triple the traumatic brain injury risk, making early fall screening critical after.
Brain HealthJun 19, 2026
Young Football Players With Concussions Face Higher Blood Pressure Risk, Study Shows
Teen football players with concussions face more than double the risk of high blood pressure, a finding that reshapes how head injuries in young athletes.
Brain HealthJun 16, 2026
Why Thousands of Stroke and Brain Injury Patients Aren't Getting the Specialized Care They Need
Only 22% of stroke patients receive inpatient rehabilitation after hospitalization, and Black patients face a 29% higher chance of being sent home instead.
Brain HealthJun 15, 2026
The Surprising Link Between a Common Joint Supplement and Dementia Progression
Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement taken by millions, may raise mortality risk by 25 percent in people already diagnosed with dementia, researchers.
Brain HealthJun 15, 2026
Blast-Induced Brain Injuries Carry Hidden Stroke Risk, Researchers Warn
Blast-induced brain injuries can silently raise stroke risk years later, yet often show nothing on standard scans, researchers warn.
Brain HealthJun 13, 2026
Teen Brain Injuries Linked to Major Mental Health Risks Years Later
Teens with traumatic brain injuries face 30% higher rates of depression and anxiety years later, requiring long-term mental health monitoring.
Brain HealthJun 11, 2026
Baby Reflexes Returning in Older Adults? It May Signal Dementia Risk
Returning baby reflexes in healthy older adults may signal nearly double the dementia risk within seven years, a 19-year study of 870+ people found.
Brain HealthJun 10, 2026
Dementia Care Costs Exceed $750,000: Here's How Families Can Prepare
Dementia care costs exceed $750,000 per family, but early financial planning and brain-healthy lifestyle changes can help reduce this devastating burden.
Brain HealthJun 10, 2026
Canadian Scientists Are Racing to Diagnose CTE Before It's Too Late
Canadian scientists are racing to become the first to diagnose CTE in living patients, potentially saving thousands from a brain disease currently only.
Brain HealthJun 10, 2026
Your Brain's Alzheimer's Changes May Start in Your Late 50s, New Research Shows
New Mayo Clinic research reveals Alzheimer's brain changes accelerate in your late 50s, decades before memory loss appears, reshaping early detection.
Brain HealthJun 10, 2026
Your Heart Health May Hold a Hidden Clue to Alzheimer's Risk
Low blood pressure triples Alzheimer's risk in a major study of 800,000 adults, revealing surprising heart-brain connections beyond hypertension.
Brain HealthJun 9, 2026
A Popular Joint Supplement May Speed Up Alzheimer's Decline, New Research Warns
New research finds glucosamine supplements may accelerate Alzheimer's decline by 25%, linking the popular joint aid to faster cognitive deterioration.
Brain HealthJun 9, 2026
Why Parkinson's Doctors Are Pushing Earlier Conversations About Brain Surgery
Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's is safer than common spine surgeries, yet remains underused due to myths about brain surgery risks.
Brain HealthJun 9, 2026
Why Some People With Early Alzheimer's Stay Sharp While Others Decline Rapidly
Scientists found 70% of people with early Alzheimer's brain changes stay mentally sharp for years, challenging assumptions about the disease's progression.
Brain HealthJun 8, 2026
Beyond Memory Loss: Why Dementia Affects Far More Than You Think
Dementia encompasses hundreds of conditions beyond memory loss, with new research linking environmental lead exposure to cognitive decline in older adults.
Brain HealthJun 5, 2026
A New Brain-Targeting Parkinson's Drug Could Solve a 30-Year Problem
Montara Therapeutics receives $1M to develop a brain-targeted Parkinson's drug that could safely clear toxic proteins without dangerous side effects.
Brain HealthJun 4, 2026
Could an Eye Infection Be Hiding a Clue to Alzheimer's Disease?
New research finds Chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria in eye tissue may trigger brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer's disease progression.
Brain HealthJun 3, 2026
Gene Therapy Could Reverse Parkinson's Involuntary Movements Without Surgery
Northwestern scientists developed gene therapy that reverses Parkinson's involuntary movements without surgery, offering hope to 80% of patients who.
Brain HealthJun 1, 2026
Brain Scans Could Soon Predict Who Benefits Most From Alzheimer's Drugs
PET brain scans can now predict which Alzheimer's patients will benefit from new drugs, potentially ending trial-and-error treatment approaches.
Brain HealthJun 1, 2026
How Lifestyle Choices Shape Your Brain's Future: New Research Links Exercise, Diet, and Dementia Risk
New research reveals that exercise, diet, and managing diabetes could be your most powerful tools to prevent dementia and protect brain health.
Brain HealthJun 1, 2026
Parkinson's Before 50: Why Early Detection Changes Everything
Early-onset Parkinson's strikes before age 50 during peak career years, but recognizing subtle warning signs can dramatically improve outcomes.
Brain HealthMay 31, 2026
Scientists Discover the Brain's Inflammation Switch in Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists discover a molecular switch that fuels brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease, offering a new treatment target that protects nerve.
Brain HealthMay 30, 2026
The Smell Test: Why Losing Your Sense of Smell Could Signal Parkinson's Years Before Tremors Appear
Loss of smell affects 90% of Parkinson's patients and can appear years before tremors, offering a crucial early warning sign for diagnosis.
Brain HealthMay 30, 2026
Your Brain's Nightly Cleanup Crew: Why Sleep Quality May Be the Missing Link in Dementia Prevention
Poor sleep disrupts your brain's nightly cleanup system that removes Alzheimer's proteins, but simple sleep habits may cut dementia risk significantly.
Brain HealthMay 29, 2026
Ultrasound Therapy Is Reshaping How Doctors Treat Parkinson's and Essential Tremor
Focused ultrasound therapy treats Parkinson's disease and essential tremor without surgery, offering a noninvasive alternative to brain implants.
Brain HealthMay 29, 2026
Parkinson's Treatment Is Getting Personal: What the World's Top Researchers Just Revealed
Parkinson's treatment is shifting from one-size-fits-all to personalized therapies based on individual biology, researchers revealed at major conference.
Brain HealthMay 28, 2026
Brain Banks Are Unlocking Dementia's Secrets: What Donated Tissue Reveals About Alzheimer's
Brain banks holding over 11,000 donated brains are revealing why Alzheimer's affects each person differently, advancing personalized treatments.
Brain HealthMay 28, 2026
How a Parkinson's Support Organization Is Expanding Its Mission to Serve More Patients
The Parkinson's Resource Organization will relocate to expand free support services, offering better accessibility and parking for patients.
Brain HealthMay 25, 2026
Why One Neurologist's Lifetime of Brain Injury Research Is Reshaping Recovery Standards
Dr. Brent Masel's brain injury research helped reframe TBI as a chronic condition, leading to better long-term care for millions of patients.
Brain HealthMay 21, 2026
Why Women Face Two-Thirds of Alzheimer's Cases: It's Not Just Living Longer
Women face two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases due to genetics, hormones, and lifestyle factors beyond longevity, but midlife prevention can reduce risk.
Brain HealthMay 20, 2026
New Research Reveals Sex-Specific Pathway That Could Slow Parkinson's Progression
Texas A&M researchers discovered a brain pathway that protects against Parkinson's in female mice only, revealing sex differences crucial for treatment.
Brain HealthMay 19, 2026
The Dementia Surgery That Promised Too Much, Too Fast: What Went Wrong in China
A surgical procedure to improve brain waste drainage gained rapid adoption across 400 Chinese hospitals before being banned in 2025.
Brain HealthMay 15, 2026
Your Speech Patterns Could Reveal Dementia Risk Years Before Memory Loss Hits
AI analysis of everyday speech like pauses and filler words can predict cognitive decline with surprising accuracy, potentially catching dementia risk long...
Brain HealthMay 15, 2026
Why Parkinson's Diagnosis Comes Later for Women: The Gender Gap in Movement Disorder Care
Women with Parkinson's disease face delayed diagnoses and different symptom profiles than men, yet research has largely overlooked their experiences.
Brain HealthMay 14, 2026
Brain Injury Recovery Is Changing: What Harvard's Latest Neurorehab Program Reveals About Stroke, TBI, and Concussion Care
Harvard Medical School's 2026 neurorehabilitation program reveals cutting-edge advances in stroke, TBI, and concussion recovery, including AI-powered...
Brain HealthMay 13, 2026
Scientists Discover Why Stroke Recovery Stalls,and How to Restart It
Scientists discover why stroke recovery stalls after months and identify a therapy that can restart brain healing even years after injury.
Brain HealthMay 10, 2026
Why Parkinson's Patients Are Trading Daily Medication Schedules for 24-Hour Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation offers Parkinson's patients constant symptom relief without the unpredictable on-off medication cycles that force frequent dosing...
Brain HealthMay 8, 2026
The Sleep Disorder That Predicts Dementia Years Before Memory Loss Hits
REM sleep behavior disorder, where people physically act out dreams, precedes Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia by up to 14 years.
Brain HealthMay 4, 2026
When Brain Surgery Can't Wait: How Doctors Decide if Your Head Injury Needs the Operating Room
Neurosurgeons use specific warning signs and imaging findings to determine which traumatic brain injuries require emergency surgery.
Brain HealthMay 1, 2026
Your Family History and Alzheimer's Risk: What Genetics Actually Predicts
Carrying the Alzheimer's risk gene ApoE4 doesn't guarantee disease, but understanding your genetic status can guide prevention strategies.
Brain HealthApr 30, 2026
A New Early-Stage Parkinson's Treatment Could Delay the Need for Levodopa
An investigational drug called tavapadon shows promise in easing Parkinson's symptoms early on and may help delay levodopa use, which can cause complications...
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