Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain
Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a noninvasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic pain, a new study has suggested.
May 13, 2026
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Pancreatic fat linked to greater heart and metabolic health risks in children and adolescents with obesity
Higher fat content in the pancreas of children and adolescents with obesity is associated with an increased level of heart and metabolic risk factors, including higher-than-average body mass index (BMI), elevated diastolic ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Underlying cause of Gulf War illness confirmed
Dysfunctional mitochondria, organelles that serve as cellular power generators, appear to cause the symptoms of Gulf War illness (GWI) among tens of thousands of veterans of the Persian Gulf War, UT Southwestern Medical Center ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Liver fat, not weight, predicts health risks in obese children
A study conducted at Tel Aviv University and Dana Dwek Children's Hospital in Tel Aviv found that disease can be prevented in children with obesity by maintaining a low percentage of fat in the liver. The researchers used ...
Sep 29, 2025
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Early warning: Brain chemical shifts tied to lifestyle may predict dementia risk
Forty-five percent of dementia cases are potentially preventable, and simple lifestyle choices including exercise, diet and social connection all contribute to your risk score. But what if these risk factors were leaving ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Researchers discover that ketamine's antidepressant effects involve the brain's opioid system
Ketamine is a highly effective, fast-acting antidepressant that works even for patients who have not responded to other medications. However, the brain mechanisms important for these rapid treatment effects are yet to be ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Radiation and temozolomide improves hearing in an adult brainstem glioma patient with a rare IDH2 mutation: Case report
A group led by the Department of Neurosurgery at the Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, has successfully treated a patient with a brainstem glioma harboring a rare IDH2 mutation. The case report was published online ...
Jul 17, 2025
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New compound may help the brain heal itself after injury
Researchers from the University of Georgia found a new drug that may boost the brain's ability to heal itself after injury. The discovery could lead to significant advances in treating traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs.
Jul 9, 2025
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Multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion found to improve brain development in preterm infants
Preterm infants supported with a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion saw improved brain development compared to those given a single-fat source, a new study finds. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic ...
May 3, 2024
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Anxiety in young women may arise from imbalance between two brain chemicals
The development of anxiety in girls and young women may stem from an imbalance between two crucial brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This ...
Mar 19, 2024
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