NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Dementia cases to more than double to 1.1 million Australians
The number of Australians with dementia is forecast to more than double in the next 40 years to almost 1.1 million people, most of them women.
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NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Workers' pesticide exposure linked to 60–70% heightened motor neuron disease risk
Workplace exposure to pesticides (herbicides and insecticides) is linked to a 60%–70% heightened risk of the most common form of motor neuron disease—amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS for short—finds a synthesis of…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Phase 1 Trial Validates Anti-PD-L1 Antibody for Alzheimer’s
IBC-Ab002, an anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy targeting systemic immune aging, is safe and reduces markers of neuronal damage in Alzheimer's patients.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Incentives to sleep boost college students' grades, new study finds
A study published in the Journal of Political Economy provides the first causal evidence that improving sleep can directly enhance academic performance.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Low-sugar diet in pregnancy and early childhood may cut dementia risk by 46%, study finds
Eating less sugar during pregnancy and a child's first two years may support long-term brain health and significantly lower the risk of developing dementia later in life.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
How the brain's electrical signatures shift as tinnitus becomes chronic
Ears are built to listen to sounds from the world around us, but for some people, the sound comes from within. Tinnitus causes people to hear ringing or other noises in one or both ears or in their heads, even when there…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Greater transparency could reduce the risk of 'flash events' and other market crises
Sudden, hard-to-explain market gyrations involving billions of dollars are often triggered by a lack of transparency, new academic research suggests.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Brain PET Scans Link Late-Onset Psychosis to Tau and Amyloid
A new study using PET imaging reveals that 65% of patients with late-onset psychosis exhibit tau protein buildup in the brain, linking midlife hallucinations and delusions to underlying neurodegeneration.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Any degree of physical activity may slow cognitive decline, especially among Hispanic adults
Physical activity and controlling blood sugar in midlife are associated with a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline later in life, with exercise particularly beneficial for Hispanics, new research from UT…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
'Give us a chance to fight': British swimmer Archie Goodburn's brain cancer plea demands more research
British swimmer Archie Goodburn's emotional brain cancer plea highlights the urgent need for increased research funding, better treatments, and clinical trial access.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Some speed‑reading apps make big claims. But how fast can humans actually read?
Some speed-reading advocates claim that with proper training (outlined in many popular books and YouTube videos) or the use of special apps, it's possible to increase your reading rate to 1,000 words per minute or more.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Social Bonds and Recognition Reduce Teen Suicide Risk
A new study shows that strong family, school, and community bonds significantly lower suicide risk, with family attachment reducing risk by one-third.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
There are new blood tests for Alzheimer's. Should I have one?
Australians have seen a flurry of headlines announcing the arrival of blood tests for Alzheimer's disease.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
3D brain tissue model recreates key Alzheimer's interactions for drug testing
How can Alzheimer's research be made faster, better and more effective? After decades of intensive research worldwide and despite recent therapeutic advances, scientists have not managed to fully arrest the progress of…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
New study advances understanding of dementia after age 90
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how advanced age affects the brain.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
3D Human Brain Tissue Model Replicates Alzheimer’s Pathology
Researchers developed a 3D human brain tissue model incorporating neurons, astrocytes, and microglia that replicates Alzheimer's plaque clearance, paving the way for automated high-throughput drug testing.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Support for concussion recovery could lie in the pantry
Nutrition strategies for concussion management are being implemented by dietitians to support Australia's elite collision sport athletes, new Griffith University research has found. Lead author Dr. Nathan Delang…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
“Cell Village” Platform Uncovers Genetic Drivers of Brain Growth
Scientists developed a "cell village" culture method and the Townlet statistical model to track neural stem cell growth and neurotoxin vulnerability across genetically diverse donors, linking 16p11.2 deletion to…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Autism Spectrum May Be Too Broad
A new study argues argues the autism spectrum has become an overly broad catch-all, risking overdiagnosis and calling for precise subgrouping.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Like Zika, Oropouche virus can also affect the brains of unborn babies
Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus has circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from those caused by dengue, Zika and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Dementia After Age 90
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Prenatal stress may alter brain networks that regulate children’s emotions
Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Neuropsychologist shares tips on sparking child’s interest in learning
Against the backdrop of eye-catching content on smartphones and the constant stimulation of everyday life, school may seem less exciting to children. What can parents do to make learning more engaging ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Study highlights benefits of animal-assisted treatment in stroke rehabilitation
A visit from a therapy animal may do more than lift spirits. A new study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights how animal-assisted treatment can support inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Patients who interacted with…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
New research offers managers a framework for understanding who wins in AI ecosystems and why
An article published in the Strategic Management Journal, "Value Creation in Innovation Ecosystems," by Ron Adner and Rahul Kapoor, offers a framework for understanding competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Biocompatible microparticles remotely stimulate neural impulses in mice as safer alternative to brain electrodes
Researchers from Skoltech—a VEB.RF group institution—and their colleagues at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of SB RAS and other medical science centers in Russia have managed to modulate the breathing and heart…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Why indians face a different dementia risk than western populations
India's dementia burden is expected to rise with the of ageing population although the factors that may cause the disease might not be identical to those in the West. TheHealthSite.com ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
What Sleep Apnea Could Be Doing to Your Brain While You Sleep, From Memory to Dementia Risk
Can sleep apnea raise your risk of dementia? Here's what researchers say about the link.
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Study finds Botox cuts pediatric chronic migraine headaches
A prospective study led by researchers at Children's National found that onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA), commonly known as Botox, reduces headache frequency and headache-related disability in children and young adults with…
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
AI Uses MRIs to Generate Brain Aging Maps for Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Researchers say scalable framework paves the way for monitoring a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative and aging-related disorders.