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Researchers have found signs of ongoing inflammation in the brains of athletes still experiencing concussion symptoms months or years after their injury, according to a new study published in Journal of Neuroinflammation. The findings suggest the concussion tr…
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Researchers have for the first time reconstructed all neurons and their connections in the brain of a fruit fly larva, revealing fundamental principles of brain organization. The study provides an important scaffold for understanding the neural basis of behavi…
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Cannabis legalization is spreading, but what does it mean for public health? A new review summarizes the research on the impacts of legalizing recreational cannabis use. Key Facts: Recreational cannabis is now legal nationally in Canada, Uruguay, and Malta. 18…
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Summary: A new study reveals how certain genes and education levels impact Alzheimer’s disease risk, even in individuals destined to develop dementia. Key facts: The APOE gene influences Alzheimer’s onset in people with a genetic mutation causing early-onset A…
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Summary: A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that people who exclusively use marijuana have higher levels of toxic metals like cadmium and lead in their blood and urine compared to people who do not use marijuana or tobacco. Key Fa…
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Summary: New mouse study shows woodsmoke causes lasting brain inflammation and chemical changes, which may explain long-term effects seen in humans after smoke exposure. Major Findings: Woodsmoke triggered prolonged brain immune cell activation Brain chemical…
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Summary: Advances in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could one day give voice to those who have lost the ability to speak. New research brings us one step closer to this goal by reconstructing identifiable words and sentences directly from brain acti…
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Buddhist meditation practices have been shown to create different states of consciousness. A new study looked at how traditional Buddhist meditation affects how the brain processes sounds. The results show that these meditations change brain activity in a way…
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A new report from the CDC provides insight into suicide rates among different industries and occupations in the United States. The key takeaways: Suicide rates have increased 40% from 2000 to 2017 among working-age adults (ages 16-64). Men who work in the mini…
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A study finds that antidepressant treatment reduces empathy – but depression itself doesn’t impact empathy. Key Facts: People with untreated depression showed normal empathy and brain responses. After 3 months of antidepressant treatment, they showed reduced e…
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