Prenatal Lead Exposure Connected to Lower Cognitive Ability in Adulthood

20 March 2026

A study published on 18 February 2026 in Neurology suggests that exposure to lead before birth may be linked to reduced cognitive performance later in…

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Could Everyday Driving Provide Clues About Brain Health?

11 December 2025

Recent research published on 26 November 2025 in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that patterns captured through in-vehicle driving…

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Increased Parkinson’s Risk Observed in Individuals with Autism

14 June 2025

A large-scale Swedish study has found that individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may face a significantly heightened risk of developing Parkinson’s disease earlier…

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Groundbreaking Study Identifies Sedentary Lifestyle as a Standalone Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease

26 May 2025

More than six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a figure that continues to grow as the population ages. While much of the…

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New Research Offers Hope for Enhancing Speech Recovery Following Stroke

5 May 2025

Lucy Mulloor’s life was turned upside down in an instant. One morning, the 45-year-old single mother awoke with the terrifying realisation that something was wrong.…

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Chronic Pain from Alcohol Withdrawal May Be Permanent for Heavy Drinkers

4 November 2024

Increased sensitivity to typically non-painful stimuli, known as “allodynia,” ranks among the principal physical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Allodynia reflects a heightened response to mechanical…

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Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Stroke Mortality in Low-Income Countries

19 June 2024

A study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has identified a significant association between extreme temperatures and increased risks of death from…

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Prolonged musculoskeletal pain could hasten the ageing of the brain

21 April 2024

In research outlined in Nature Mental Health, teams from China and the United States have discovered that individuals experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) may be…

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According to the brain, not all itches are the same

29 March 2024

Itch is a protective mechanism in animals, helping to ward off parasites that might introduce harmful pathogens into the body. For instance, when a mosquito…

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