Neuroscientists just discovered a hidden drainage system in the human brain
The brain’s waste disposal system has hidden pathways. A new study reveals a previously unknown route, changing our map of how the brain stays clean and offering new clues for understanding neurological disease.
Taking Melatonin Could Raise Your Risk of Heart Failure, Study Finds
New research suggests that people with insomnia who use melatonin supplements for more than a year have a higher risk of heart failure than those who don’t use the popular sleep aid.
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Do naturists have the right idea raising kids around social nudity?
A study shows those who spend time naked or partially naked around others like their bodies more, regard themselves more positively and are more satisfied with life.
Resetting the body’s rhythm could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
Researchers discovered that altering the body’s natural rhythm can help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s damage. By turning off a circadian protein in mice, they raised NAD+ levels and reduced harmful tau buildup. The findings suggest that adjusting the body’s clock may one day help prevent neurodegeneration.
New research from Australia overturns the old idea that exercise “uses up” heartbeats. It shows that fitter people actually use fewer total heartbeats each day thanks to their lower resting heart rates, even when accounting for workouts. Athletes’ hearts beat around 10% less daily, saving over 11,000 beats per day compared to sedentary people. This efficiency not only signals cardiovascular fitness but also translates to longer life expectancy and lower disease risk.
Medscape: Is Diabetes Linked to Dementia? Latest Evidence Revealed
A multinational analysis and Swedish registry data show higher dementia mortality after age 80 and a twofold dementia risk in those with type 1 diabetes.
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Scientists finally see what sparks Parkinson’s | ScienceDaily
Researchers have finally seen and measured the tiny alpha-synuclein oligomers that may ignite Parkinson’s disease. With the ultra-sensitive ASA-PD imaging method, they captured these clusters in brain tissue, finding larger and more numerous versions in patients with Parkinson’s. The discovery could mark a turning point in diagnosing and treating the disease, revealing the first visible signs long before symptoms appear.
Scientists just debunked the calcium and dementia myth | ScienceDaily
A long-term Australian study found that calcium supplements do not raise dementia risk in older women, countering previous fears. The research followed more than 1,400 participants for nearly 15 years and revealed no harmful cognitive effects. Scientists say these results should reassure those using calcium to prevent osteoporosis, though more research is needed across broader populations.
Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these cells balance pain with other biological needs. The research could pave the way for personalized treatments that target pain at its brain source—offering hope for millions living with long-term pain.