Eat Your Way to Less Pain: The Power of a Healthy Diet Living with chronic pain is hard. But, your diet can help manage it. A healthy diet can change how you feel every day1. Chronic pain affects about 20% of people worldwide. For the elderly, this number is over 40%2. The good news? Eating […]
Protecting Young Athletes: Understanding the Hidden Effects of Concussions Did you know that 91% of high school football players show slowed brain activity after a concussion? This is a big problem in youth sports1. Concussions, a common injury, are a big risk for young athletes in sports like football, soccer, and basketball2. The Centers for […]
New Hope for Glioblastoma Patients: Targeting Cancer Stem Cells Researchers have found that glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer, hits about 10,000 new adults in the US each year1. This disease, with a survival rate of just 12-15 months, has puzzled scientists and broken patients’ hearts1. But, a new study has found drug targets in […]
Hope for Myasthenia Gravis Patients: Promising Results from Clinical Trial Did you know a recent trial for myasthenia gravis (MG) treatment showed a 4.70-point improvement? This is a big deal for the thousands of Americans with this disease1. Johnson & Johnson has made a big move by asking the FDA to approve nipocalimab. This is […]
Think You Have ADHD? Why a Professional Evaluation Matters Did you know ADHD affects 5% to 7.2% of youth and 2.5% to 6.7% of adults worldwide1? This shows how common Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is. In the United States, about 6 million kids between 3-17 years old have ADHD2. It’s clear why getting a […]
Spotting a Concussion: A Simple Arm Test May Provide Answers Recent studies show that 20-50% of suspected stroke cases are actually “stroke mimics”1. These can include migraines, seizures, or even mental health issues. This makes it crucial to have quick and accurate ways to spot concussions and other brain injuries. Luckily, a simple arm test […]
Gene Discovery Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Repair A major breakthrough could change the future for those with spinal cord injuries. Scientists found a key gene, lipin1, that helps fix damaged nerves in the brain and spinal cord1. This discovery means we might find new ways to fix and restore function after serious […]
Vaccine Offers New Hope for Parkinson’s and MSA Patients Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are serious brain disorders affecting millions globally. They cause dopamine loss, motor problems, and other symptoms1. Current treatments help manage symptoms but don’t cure the disease. Researchers are looking into new treatments, like vaccines, to fight these diseases. […]
The Future of Brain Imaging: AI Unlocks Hidden Details in Standard MRI Imagine an MRI scanner that can show the brain’s tiny details, beyond what we can see. This future is coming, thanks to AI and medical imaging1. The ENIGMA consortium, started in 2009, has gathered huge amounts of brain imaging data. This includes data […]
Diet has a huge impact on brain health. Studies show that what we eat affects our brain function and the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s1. A study in Brazil found that breastfeeding boosts intelligence, education, and income by age 301. This highlights how important nutrition is for our brain and future success. As we get […]
