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COVID-19 Infections Linked to Faulty Proteins in the Brain
Researchers found that COVID-19 is linked to increased biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in those hospitalized or with risk factors like high blood pressure.

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Lisdexamfetamine Shows Mixed Results for Binge Eating Disorder
Rutgers researchers found that lisdexamfetamine reduces binge episodes in binge eating disorder patients but has notable side effects, including insomnia and afternoon energy crashes.

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Low Doses of Oral Ketamine Can Reduce PTSD Symptoms, Study Suggests
A new study finds that oral ketamine significantly reduces PTSD symptoms, with 73% of participants seeing a 50% reduction in symptoms. The treatment, taken as a liquid drink, was well-tolerated and had fewer side effects than intravenous ketamine.

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Random Brain Activity Fluctuations May Help Stabilize Memories
Researchers found that random brain fluctuations actually strengthen memory by stabilizing neural activity over time. The study challenges the belief that noise weakens cognition, offering insights for AI and potential treatments for memory disorders

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Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs: What’s the Latest Research?
Studies have suggested that GLP-1RAs may show promise for a host of conditions, from alcohol use disorder to Parkinson’s. But reports of unpleasant side effects have prompted further studies. This article explores the latest research on these drugs.

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Five Years Later: Long COVID’s Lasting Impact on the Brain
Five years after SARS-CoV-2 first surfaced in Wuhan, China, researchers are still trying to understand long COVID. In this article, discover the latest research investigating the lasting impact of the virus on brain function.

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3D-Printed Brain-Like Environment Helps Researchers Decipher Neuron Growth
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed model that mimics brain tissue, using nanopillar arrays to guide neuron growth. The model replicates real neural networks and could help researchers study neurological disorders.

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Dementia Risk Lowered by Frequent Social Activity
A study of nearly 2,000 older adults found that frequent social activity is linked to a lower risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The most socially engaged individuals developed dementia five years later than the least social.

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Predicting Postpartum Depression Before Symptoms Start
Women who go on to develop postpartum depression may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third trimester of pregnancy.

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How Poor Sleep Impacts Parkinson's Patients
A study by researchers at Ireland's Maynooth University showed that sleep problems are very common in people with Parkinson’s disease and such problems are associated with poorer quality of life in patients
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