Neurology

Stomach Bug Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Stomach Bug Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals a potential link between Helicobacter pylori infection and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Analyzing three decades ...

Smoking Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Irreversible Even After Quitting

Smoking Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Irreversible Even After Quitting

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers found that smoking causes the brain to shrink and age prematurely, a condition not reversible even after quitting smoking. The ...

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers made a significant advance in understanding Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by pinpointing how specific brain cells contribute to different stages of ...

The Role of Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases

The Role of Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Neurodegenerative diseases share a common factor: protein misfolding and deposits in the brain. Misfolded proteins can lead to toxic activity or ...

Link Between High Blood Pressure, Immune System, and Cognitive Decline Revealed

Link Between High Blood Pressure, Immune System, and Cognitive Decline Revealed

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Immune system cells’ response in the brain’s protective covering may contribute to cognitive decline in individuals with chronic high blood pressure. ...

Personality Traits: A Surprising Factor in Dementia Risk

Personality Traits: A Surprising Factor in Dementia Risk

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers revealed that certain personality traits, such as conscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect, can reduce the likelihood of a dementia diagnosis. ...

New Treatment for COVID-Induced Smell Loss

New Treatment for COVID-Induced Smell Loss

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study presents a promising treatment for restoring the sense of smell in long-COVID patients. The study explores the effectiveness ...

Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia

Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered that hearing loss in older adults is associated with specific brain changes, potentially increasing dementia risk. Using hearing tests ...

Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Networks Beyond Memory

Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Networks Beyond Memory

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered that Alzheimer’s-related changes in brain networks extend beyond memory and attention, impacting sensory and motor circuits. These findings challenge ...

Mutation in Brain’s Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Mutation in Brain’s Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A genetic mutation affecting microglia, the brain’s immune cells, can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to threefold. The mutation, ...