NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
Researchers maintain brain organoids for longer than ever before
An international team of researchers has maintained brain organoids, three-dimensional models of human brain tissue, for longer ...
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NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
AI-guided screening identifies nine drugs that may slow childhood dementia
An Australian research collaboration has identified several existing TGA-approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia—offering hope for faster ...
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
Brain test could predict dementia before doctors can see it, study suggests
There is no cure for dementia, and as the condition progresses, the patient may not be able to recognize loved ones.
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
No High BP, Diabetes, or Smoking? You Could Live Nearly 13 More Years Without Dementia
A long-term study found people without hypertension, diabetes or smoking lived nearly 13 more years without dementia compared with those with all three risk factors.
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
Some types of physical activity may actually increase dementia risk
Leisure-time exercise may lower dementia risk, while physical activity at work may not provide the same brain health benefits.
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
Alzamend Neuro's Phase 1/2A Lithium Neuroimaging Data Accepted for Poster Presentation at Neuroscience 2026 in Washington, DC
Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALZN) ("Alzamend"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel products for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease ("Alzheimer's"), bipolar ...
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
Estrogen Therapy May Lower Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use in older women be connected with a healthier brain? A study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life had fewer signs of ...
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
An 'Inactive' Protein May Fuel Dementia – And Researchers Could Slow It Down
Types of dementia like Alzheimer's disease have long been linked to a buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain. These are both proteins that have been compared to the "trigger and ...
NeuropsychologyAug 20, 2026
AI-designed “intrabodies” could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MND
Researchers have developed a new way to turn ordinary antibodies into tiny disease-fighting molecules that can work inside human cells, potentially opening new paths for treating Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s…
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Why You Move Matters When It Comes To Brain Health, Dementia Risk
Leisure-time exercise like walking, cycling, running, swimming or playing sports is associated with a much lower risk of dementia, researchers report in the September issue of The Lancet Public Health ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Cancer and the Nervous System: Tumor Growth, Metastasis, and Neurobiology
Cancer neuroscience reveals a bidirectional relationship in which neural circuits, neurotransmitters, neurotrophic factors, and immune signaling can shape tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Brain-predicted age difference may reliably predict dementia progression
Brain-predicted age difference (brain-PAD) is a robust, reproducible predictor of dementia progression across two independent estimation methods, and it is most clinically useful in subjective ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
New research shows how psychedelics reorganise the patterns in your brain
In the MRI scans, the gap between eyes-open and eyes-closed activity shrank by 85% in the visual network, and by more than 66% across all brain networks. In the EEG recordings, the difference in a ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
From orbit to clinic: HIV drug enters Rett syndrome trial after space-based brain study
Research using human brain organoids onboard the International Space Station helped lead to a clinical trial of a potential therapy for Rett syndrome, a debilitating neurological disorder in children.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Study suggests physical labor may raise dementia risk
Scientists discovered physically strenuous labor may not offer the same brain protection as exercising for leisure.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Research Team Discovers What Triggers Fatigue in the Mouse Brain
A research team in Basel is one step closer to unraveling the mystery of fatigue: It has identified the brain cells in mice that actively trigger and control the urge to sleep.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
"Magic Mushrooms": What Really Happens in the Brain
The active ingredient in “magic mushrooms” doesn’t just mess with the brain. Psilocybin, as it’s called, focuses brain activity more intently on what is happening in the moment, as a new study ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
AI-calculated brain age predicts dementia risk years before doctors can see it
Memory clinics still rely on visual rating scales to assess brain atrophy, yet these tools lack the sensitivity to catch subtle changes associated with early dementia. A measure of how old a person's ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Ever wonder why you keep scrolling short videos? Your brain may be switching off self-control
The research, published in the journal NeuroImage, found that watching preferred short videos may temporarily suppress activity in parts of the brain involved in cognitive control.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) Expands Neuroscience Reach With New Drug Deals
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) drew attention after new neuroscience deals and metabolic momentum reshaped how the healthcare market read its pipeline and operations.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
A ‘renaissance for biomedicine’: human brain organoids model development for 5 years
Scientists’ ability to recapitulate the human brain in a dish has always been hindered by the inability to model the full capacity of the brain and its development through time. | Scientists’ ability ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Menopause brain fog vs. dementia: Signs & when to worry
Up to 60% of women may experience cognitive problems during the menopause transition. So when does ordinary brain fog cross the line into something more concerning?
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Alzheimer's Disease
Get Alzheimer's disease latest news, Article video and Photos on Alzheimer's disease Explore latest health updates, news, information from TheHealthSite.com ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Is Alzheimer's Becoming A Women's Health Concern? Doctor Explains
Women make up a disproportionate share of people living with dementia. Longer life expectancy is one reason, but genetics, menopause, vascular health and unequal access to education and healthcare may ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Air Pollution May Leave Alzheimer’s Mark on Your Brain
Breathing polluted air may affect more than the lungs and heart. A new study suggests that common outdoor air pollutants are also linked to changes in parts of the brain that are especially vulnerable ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Hidden Dementia Changes May Begin in Middle Age
A brain disease closely linked to dementia may begin much earlier than many people realize. Researchers in Finland found signs of Lewy body disease in some people over age 50 who had never been ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Exercise Done At Work May Have A Very Different Effect On Dementia Risk
Regular exercise has long been linked to decreased dementia risk. A 2022 paper found that just 3,800 steps a day may reduce your likelihood of developing dementia by 25%, with increasing benefits up ...
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Physical activity protects brain health but only if you enjoy it, study says
Physical activity for leisure, such as walking, cycling and swimming is linked to a lower dementia risk, while the opposite applies to physical exertion as part of one's job, new research shows.
NeuropsychologyAug 19, 2026
Scientists create a brain-to-brain network that lets people communicate without words, offering a breakthrough for human communication
Scientists have demonstrated direct brain-to-brain communication using a system that transmitted information between people without speech, typing or physical gestures. The research led to ‘BrainNet,’ ...
NeuropsychologyAug 18, 2026
3rd Annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to raise awareness
On Aug. 22, the Hollister Edward Jones Team, together with Twin Oaks Hollister, is hosting the Third Annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk, one of 600 such events across the country, to raise funds and ...