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A Connecticut man became the first patient in his state to test a revolutionary medication that could slow Parkinson's progression by fighting brain inflammation. The breakthrough approach targets the disease differently than any treatment before it.
Scientists at the University of Texas discovered that combining low-dose THC with a common arthritis drug improved memory and reduced brain inflammation in mice, offering new hope for preventing Alzheimer's disease. Both drugs are already FDA-approved, which could fast-track this treatment to human trials.
Researchers at the University of Southern California have created compounds that could calm brain inflammation tied to Alzheimer's disease while preserving normal brain function. The breakthrough targets a specific enzyme elevated in people with the APOE4 gene, the strongest genetic risk factor for the disease.
A breakthrough University of Utah study shows red light therapy completely prevented brain inflammation in football players over a full season. The simple treatment could protect athletes, soldiers, and first responders from long-term cognitive damage.