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Scientists created a tiny device that can control your nerves to treat chronic pain
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261008005253.htm
Published: October 10, 2026 20:23
Scientists have developed a tiny, injectable device that can control nerve activity without surgery, batteries, or wires, potentially transforming treatment for chronic pain and movement disorders. Powered wirelessly from outside the body, the seed-sized…
Loneliness may steal nearly 6 years of good health
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261006234514.htm
Published: October 10, 2026 14:57
A large study suggests loneliness and social isolation can cost people years of healthy life, especially when it comes to mental health. Men experiencing both lost about 5.8 years free from depression and anxiety, while women lost roughly 3.7 years.
Scientists discover 5 hidden brain patterns behind depression
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261008005251.htm
Published: October 9, 2026 14:34
Depression may not be one biological condition, but several distinct patterns of brain activity hiding under the same diagnosis. Researchers studying 263 people with depression identified five brain profiles, each showing different patterns of…
Nearly 30,000 people tested quit-smoking methods. One stood out
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261006234524.htm
Published: October 8, 2026 22:07
Nicotine e-cigarettes appear to help more smokers quit than patches, gum, and several other common approaches, according to a major review of 80 clinical trials. Researchers say regulated vaping products are not risk-free, but may be a significantly less…
Drug target could block brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261005071515.htm
Published: October 7, 2026 08:13
Blocking a receptor called P2X7 significantly reduced inflammation in human brain tissue, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The discovery could help researchers repurpose existing drugs for conditions…
What happens in the brain when cannabis makes you anxious?
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261003234021.htm
Published: October 6, 2026 21:26
Cannabinoids may intensify anxiety by removing a natural brake on specific neurons in the brain’s fear center, particularly during stressful situations. In mice, shutting down those neurons sharply reduced cannabinoid-related anxious behavior.
Scientists say this simple habit could strengthen your marriage
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261004001843.htm
Published: October 6, 2026 08:23
Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone. Even something as simple as taking a walk together may create valuable opportunities to talk, listen, and feel…
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Could Help New Skills Stick
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261002080034.htm
Published: October 5, 2026 08:13
Stimulating the vagus nerve after practice helped mice develop stronger long-term motor learning, revealing a potentially important window when the brain is still locking in a new skill. The effect was linked to rhythmic changes in brain blood vessels,…
Your gut bacteria may reveal how fast your brain is aging
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261001214106.htm
Published: October 4, 2026 07:28
A UCLA study links faster brain aging to specific gut bacteria and chemical byproducts, with older-looking brains also associated with poorer memory, focus, and mood. The findings suggest that biological signs of brain aging may appear decades before…
This common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261001095423.htm
Published: October 4, 2026 06:09
High-dose vitamin B3 is showing intriguing early promise as an addition to standard glioblastoma treatment, with 82% of patients in a small trial remaining progression-free after six months. Researchers believe niacin may help revive immune cells…
Your gut may be making a molecule that raises Alzheimer’s risk
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260930225459.htm
Published: October 3, 2026 08:13
Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster cognitive decline. The finding raises the possibility that reducing ImP in the blood could one day help slow or prevent…