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Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Being diagnosed with a brain tumor in your 30s or 40s—when you are building your career, raising children, and staying socially active—can upend your...
Lost 3 kg in Just One Week? What Happens When You Cut Carbs

Lost 3 kg in Just One Week? What Happens When You Cut Carbs

What is the most suitable fuel for the human body? The answer involves complex biochemistry, but a basic understanding is essential so you are not...
Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods: How to Identify Them Without Labels?

Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods: How to Identify Them Without Labels?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture recently announced nutritional...
Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Fruits rich in polyphenols—specifically strawberries and blueberries—have long been hailed as "brain food.
The Electric Bond: How Mussel-Inspired Adhesives are Restoring Severed Nerves

The Electric Bond: How Mussel-Inspired Adhesives are Restoring Severed Nerves

Whether it is a victim of a car accident with severed peripheral nerves, an athlete with a torn muscle, or a patient...
It's Not Something to Be Happy About, But... Cancer Patients Are Less Likely to Get Dementia, Why?

It's Not Something to Be Happy About, But... Cancer Patients Are Less Likely to Get Dementia, Why?

Cancer patients are less likely to develop dementia (Alzheimer's disease), and dementia patients are less likely to...
Is a Cure for Dementia Possible Instead of Just Prevention?

Is a Cure for Dementia Possible Instead of Just Prevention?

Thanks to active dementia research, some progress has been made in preventing dementia and slowing its progression.
“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the scars left by the virus are severe. Research has shown that infection with...
'I Drank Enough Water' May Be a Misconception... Busy Office Workers, What Are the Serious Signs of 'Dehydration'?

'I Drank Enough Water' May Be a Misconception... Busy Office Workers, What Are the Serious Signs of 'Dehydration'?

When you are busy working all day sitting down, it can be difficult to drink even a glass of water properly.