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- Phase II Clinical Trial Shows Exercise and Low-Dose Ibuprofen Protect Cognitive Function During Chemotherapy Treatment
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Medical News
A study published in the journal CANCER indicates that a combination of progressive walking and low-dose ibuprofen can mitigate the cognitive fog often associated with chemotherapy...
- Longitudinal Study Linked Childhood Cerebral Malaria and Severe Anemia to Lasting Cognitive and Academic Deficits
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Medical News
A new study published in JAMA reveals that survivors of severe childhood malaria face long-term cognitive impairment and reduced academic achievement for up to 15 years following t...
- UCSF Researchers Identify FTL1 Protein as Primary Driver of Brain Aging and Memory Decline
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Medical News
Scientists at UC San Francisco have discovered that elevated levels of the protein FTL1 in the hippocampus lead to weakened neural connections and cognitive impairment. The study,...
- NIH Awards $15.85 Million to UC Davis Health for Landmark Longitudinal Study on Latino Brain Aging
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Medical News
The National Institutes of Health has granted nearly $16 million to support a comprehensive 12-year study tracking cognitive changes and dementia risks within diverse Hispanic and...
- New Blood Biomarker Outperforms Traditional Tests in Predicting Long-Term Brain Injury Following Cardiac Arrest
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A study presented at the ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026 congress identifies neurofilament light chain as a highly accurate predictor of cognitive impairment in cardiac arrest s...
- Novel Blood Marker Neurofilament Light Chain Outperforms Current Standards in Predicting Cognitive Decline Post-Cardiac Arrest
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A new study presented at the ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026 congress identifies neurofilament light chain as a superior biomarker for forecasting long-term brain injury in card...
- Virginia State Police Issue Urgent Senior Alert for Missing 93-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Impairment
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: US & Canada
Authorities in Lynchburg and Roanoke are searching for Elmer Mitchell, a 93-year-old man reported missing and endangered on Friday evening. Law enforcement officials believe Mitche...
- MIT Neuroscientists Identify Genetic Mutation and Brain Circuit Responsible for Cognitive Detachment in Schizophrenia
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Health
Researchers at MIT have discovered that a mutation in the grin2a gene disrupts a specific thalamocortical circuit, impairing the brain's ability to update beliefs with new sensory...
- Phase III Clinical Trial Demonstrates Home Based Exercise Reduces Mental Fatigue and Cognitive Decline During Chemotherapy
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A multicenter study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that the EXCAP exercise program significantly mitigates "chemo brain" and exhaustion...
- Washington State University Research Reveals THC Triggers False Memories and Widespread Disruption of Cognitive Systems
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Research
A comprehensive study from Washington State University has found that THC consumption significantly increases the likelihood of individuals forming false memories and struggling wi...
- Comprehensive Global Review Finds Ginkgo Biloba Offers No Benefit for Mild Memory Loss but Modest Gains in Dementia Cases
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A systematic review led by Georgetown University researchers involving over 10,000 participants indicates that Ginkgo biloba fails to improve cognitive function in those with mild...
- Novel Biomarker p-tau217 Predicts Dementia Risk in Women Twenty Five Years Before Symptom Onset
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Research
A longitudinal study from the University of California San Diego reveals that elevated levels of the protein p-tau217 in the blood are strongly linked to future cognitive decline....