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A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson's disease spread through the brain. Researchers discovered that immune cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons, creating a vicious cycle that speeds . ...

A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Instead, the most severe long COVID symptoms were associated with increased brain activity in ...

A surprising new approach to depression treatment is showing early promise -- not by targeting brain chemicals, but by calming the immune system. In a small clinical trial, researchers found that an anti-inflammatory drug normally used for rheumatoid ...

When the body runs low on protein, the gut sends powerful signals to the brain that reshape cravings and push animals to seek essential amino acids instead of sugar. Researchers say this newly discovered gut-brain network could transform our ...

Scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a potentially game-changing treatment for MASH, a severe fatty liver disease affecting millions worldwide. The experimental drug, ION224, blocks a liver enzyme that drives fat buildup and inflammation, two key ...

A drug combo widely explored for anti-aging may actually damage the brain, according to new mouse research showing severe loss of myelin and changes linked to "chemo brain." Surprisingly, the damaged cells resembled those seen in multiple sclerosis, ...

A new experimental treatment could finally offer hope for millions of people with dry age-related macular degeneration -- one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. Researchers at Aalto University discovered a way to gently heat tissue . ...

Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently. In a review of 17 studies, women and teenage girls who consumed guava juice -- especially with iron supplements -- ...

Vitamin B12 has long been seen as a health hero, helping the body make red blood cells, repair DNA, and keep nerves functioning properly. But scientists are discovering that the story may be more complicated than simply "more is better." While too .. ...

Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons -- a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are treated. By combining vitamin K with ...