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Scientists Pinpoint Brain Region Crucial for Attention Control
Researchers have linked a region in the brain to how humans redirect thoughts and attention when distracted, offering insights into side effects of Parkinson's disease treatment.
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Discovery of Long COVID Brain Fog Cause Hints at Future Treatments
Recent findings that leaky blood vessels in the brain and heightened immune activity are key drivers of long COVID brain fog provide insights into possible targets for treatment.
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Vitamin A and Human Health: What’s the Latest Research?
Here, we highlight some of the latest advancements in vitamin A research working to address its effects on human health.
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Researchers Find No Link Between COVID-19 and Increased Asthma Risk
New research shows that a SARS-CoV-2 infection does not increase the risk of asthma development in children.
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Genetic Predisposition for Higher Muscle Strength Could Lower Disease Risk
A genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases, reports a new study.
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Filtering and Predictive Issues in the Brain Are Linked to Psychosis
Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a “filter” that directs attention toward important events and thoughts, and a “predictor” composed of pathways that anticipate rewards.
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Physical Activity in the Evening Is Linked to Greater Health Benefits
Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia.
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A New Genetic Variant That Protects Against Alzheimer’s
Columbia researchers have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70% and may be protecting thousands of people in the United States from the disease.
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Genotype Imputation Works Better for Some Populations Than Others
Filling in the genomic "blanks" during genome-wide association studies works better for some populations than others, with researchers finding disparities in how well imputation works for different populations.
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Severe COVID Survivors Continue To Face Persistent Health Problems
Researchers examined COVID-19 patients across the United States who survived some of the longest and most harrowing battles with the virus and found that about two-thirds still had physical, psychiatric, and cognitive problems for up to a year later.
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