Scientists identify a new dendritic nanotubular network in the brain that may contribute to Alzheimer's disease

Neurons in the brain communicate with each other through synapses—connection points that allow the passage of electrical and ...

Type-2 diabetes raises schizophrenia risk in elderly, especially women, Israeli researchers found

Type-2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, characterized by high blood-sugar levels and associated with damage to blood vessels, the heart, and the nervous system.

Tiny sugars in the brain disrupt emotional circuits, fueling depression

Depression is a serious disorder that disrupts daily life through lethargy, sleep disturbance, and social withdrawal, and ...
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To keep the brain young, safeguard your sleep, study suggests

People with poor sleep have brain ages that are an average of 1 year older than their chronological age, a new study has ...
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Fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer’s, new research finds

New research from Houston Methodist reveals how obesity may directly drive Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists discovered that ...

Obesity accelerates Alzheimer’s-linked plaque buildup in the brain

Obesity has been linked to diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension for a long time. Excess weight is now linked directly to Alzheimer’s in a new study — with tiny messengers going back ...