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A Bengaluru biotech company is transforming discarded coffee husks into a prebiotic fiber that may protect brain health through gut bacteria. The science-backed innovation tackles farm waste while advancing research into the powerful gut-brain connection.
Starting HIV treatment immediately after diagnosis can prevent irreversible brain damage, giving 1.75 million older South Africans living with the virus hope for healthier cognitive futures. New research shows that while HIV can reach the brain within two weeks of infection, prompt treatment stops damage before it starts.
Two women neuroscientists just received $300,000 in combined funding to unlock mysteries about concussions in kids and how exercise protects aging brains. Their work could help millions recover faster and live healthier lives.
Researchers discovered a drainage network inside protective brain layers that slowly removes waste, changing how we understand brain health. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
A major international trial shows healthy lifestyle changes can improve brain health in older adults at risk of dementia. Simple daily habits might help protect our minds as we age.
Medical researchers are discovering that dance does more than keep us fit—it transforms our brains, bodies, and mental health in ways few other activities can match. From Parkinson's patients who can't walk but can dance, to weekend classes that erase stress in minutes, moving to music is proving to be powerful medicine.
Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.
New research reveals that becoming a parent triggers lasting brain changes that may improve cognitive function and protect against memory decline. Both mothers and fathers experience these powerful neurological adaptations that persist for years.
Harvard researchers analyzed six popular diets and found one clear winner for keeping your brain sharp as you age. The DASH diet showed the strongest link to lower cognitive decline risk across 159,000 participants.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins discovered that a "dormant" brain protein is actually a powerful switch that could lead to new treatments for anxiety, schizophrenia, and movement disorders. The breakthrough reveals how these mysterious proteins actively control how brain cells communicate.
The National Institutes of Health just unveiled its first strategic plan focused on disability health research, a move that will shape funding priorities through 2030. Disability advocates are celebrating this long-awaited recognition of the unique health needs of 61 million Americans with disabilities.
Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
Nigeria's government is backing major reforms to protect people who participate in medical research, with new digital tools making the approval process faster and more transparent. The move comes as the country pushes to build trust in local health studies and align with global standards.
A British charity just announced a bold five-year plan to invest £24.3 million in brain tumour research, building on 17 years of progress that's already contributed nearly £80 million to finding cures. One in three people knows someone affected by this devastating disease, and now there's a clear roadmap to accelerate breakthroughs.
Scientists discovered how exercise protects aging brains by triggering the liver to produce a protein that repairs the leaky blood vessels surrounding our brains. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's and age-related memory loss.
A single family just crossed $1 billion in donations to mental health research, with their latest $280 million gift funding breakthroughs in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The timing couldn't be better as federal research funding faces uncertainty.
A new AI assistant called Claude Science is helping medical researchers analyze genetic data in a fraction of the time, potentially accelerating breakthroughs in cancer treatment and drug discovery. One brain cancer researcher now completes analyses in days instead of months.
Rice University just made brain health an economic priority with a new global initiative that connects neuroscience to AI-era workforce success. The program could unlock $6.2 trillion in economic gains by 2050.
A simple computer-based brain training program lasting just five weeks helped adults over 65 reduce their dementia risk by 25% for two decades. It's the first time researchers have proven that a non-drug intervention can protect brain health for this long.
Scientists have discovered that getting your hands dirty in the garden might be one of the best things you can do for your brain. This simple springtime activity offers surprising cognitive benefits that researchers are just beginning to understand.
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