For Deirdre Barker, the penny dropped as regards what her husband Ed was experiencing while reading an article in late 2020 about the death and postmortem diagnosis of the US actor and comedian Robin Williams.
She made some notes and at the next…
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Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months or years, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.
The animal study,…
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Nipah virus in India alarms Asian countries – RADIO PAKISTAN
- Nipah virus in India alarms Asian countries RADIO PAKISTAN
- Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings BBC
- India confirms two Nipah virus cases, says it ensured ‘timely containment’ Dawn
- Health experts scramble to contain…
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Depression and anxiety together raise long COVID risk in older women
Older women who have a history of both depression and anxiety had a 78% higher risk of developing long COVID after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, report University of California San Diego researchers in the Jan. 27, 2026 online edition of…
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Overactive protein cleanup disrupts nuclear pores in neurodegenerative disease
When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and certain forms of dementia, researchers have known that protein quality control and damage to the nuclear pore are key players. However, how…
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Richer social environments linked to better cognitive health in aging adults
Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between social factors and cognitive health among aging adults.
While previous research had found positive…
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Scientists Identify ‘Master Regulator’ Behind Alzheimer’s Problematic Proteins : ScienceAlert
An enzyme known to regulate inflammation throughout the body has now been found to also act as a master switch for genes associated with neurodegeneration, with broad implications for Alzheimer’s disease and brain aging.
Researchers from the…
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‘What if I just started shouting right now?’
Getty ImagesResearch suggests most of us will have unsettling scenarios flash into our mind from time to time Have you ever sat in a boring meeting and wondered: “What if I just started shouting?” Or you’re driving along and you think: “What if I…
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What causes chronic pain? A new study identifies a key culprit | CU Boulder Today
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months or years, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.
The animal study, published in the…
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How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors can disrupt gut microbial rhythms and why these changes may matter for metabolism, immunity, and long-term disease risk.