People with obesity may have a higher risk of dementia
People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Leukoencephalopathies
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New drug approach targets stress response in rare brain disorder PMD
A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a promising new therapeutic approach for a rare genetic brain disorder, according to findings published in Nature Communications.
Jan 15, 2026
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Study examines oligodendrocyte dynamics throughout the progression of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the disruption of nerve signals and various associated neurological symptoms, ranging from vision problems to numbness, weakness, fatigue and cognitive ...
Could cheese protect your brain health? Study links high-fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk
Eating more high-fat cheese and high-fat cream may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology. This study does not prove that eating high-fat cheese and high-fat cream ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Mutant GFAP disrupts mitochondrial fission in astrocytes, offering insight into Alexander disease
Some brain disorders are straightforward, such as the direct frontal lobe assault of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Others, like Alexander disease, are akin to guerrilla warfare. Patients suffering from this genetic ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Hospital infections associated with higher risk of dementia
A large-scale meta-analysis, led by first author Wei Yu Chua from the National University of Singapore and corresponding author Eng-King Tan at the National Neuroscience Institute and Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore, ...
Nov 25, 2025
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Optical device distinguishes blood flow signals from the brain and scalp
Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. But existing techniques, including magnetic resonance ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Low labor market participation may early sign of dementia up to 10 years before diagnosis
A new study from Finland shows that low labor market participation for non-retirement related reasons may be an early indicator of dementia already years before the first evident symptoms occur. The study also identified ...
Sep 24, 2025
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Protein in urine can predict risk of dementia
A new study shows that people with higher levels of the protein albumin in their urine are at increased risk of developing dementia. The study, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is published in the Journal of Internal ...
Sep 24, 2025
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Study highlights overlooked link between vascular disease and dementia risk
Vascular dementia—cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain's small blood vessels—is a widespread problem, but it has not been as thoroughly studied as Alzheimer's disease, in which abnormal plaques and protein ...
Sep 20, 2025
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