https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/cerebral_palsy/ Cerebral palsy research news. Read about the latest research into cerebral palsy, including risk factors and experimental treatments. en-us Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:14:22 EST Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:14:22 EST 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/cerebral_palsy/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260303145725.htm Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide — and potentially a billion by 2050 — the most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise. Movement nourishes cartilage, strengthens muscles, reduces inflammation, and even reshapes the biological processes driving joint damage. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:35:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260303145725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260225081208.htm A sweeping new analysis of the evidence suggests that exercise therapy — long promoted as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis — may offer only small and short-lived relief, and in some cases might be no better than doing nothing at all. After reviewing dozens of clinical trials involving more than 13,000 participants, researchers found that benefits for knee osteoarthritis pain were minimal and tended to shrink in larger or longer-term studies. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:43:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260225081208.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260225081159.htm Popular acid reflux drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix may carry hidden risks when taken long term. A new study found that extended use disrupted iron and calcium levels in rats, changes associated with anemia and osteoporosis risk. Researchers also observed shifts in mineral balance across multiple organs. Experts say the medications are effective, but prolonged use without medical guidance could have unintended consequences. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:27:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260225081159.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121549.htm Researchers have figured out how psoriasis can quietly turn into joint disease for some patients. Immune cells formed in inflamed skin can travel through the blood and reach the joints, where they sometimes trigger inflammation. The key difference lies in the joint’s ability to keep those cells in check. This insight could help doctors identify warning signs early and prevent lasting joint damage. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:44:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121549.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260201223732.htm Researchers studying nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy sharply raises the risk of developing dementia. Within five years, people with the condition were far more likely to be diagnosed than those without it. The increased risk was present even without a history of stroke. Experts say this makes early screening for memory and thinking changes especially important. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:08:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260201223732.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000333.htm Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein linked to aging, the therapy restored healthy, shock-absorbing cartilage in old mice and injured joints, dramatically improving movement and joint function. Human cartilage samples from knee replacement surgeries also began regenerating when exposed to the treatment. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:55:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000333.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260108231409.htm New research shows that aging blood can accelerate Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain, while younger blood may offer protection. In mouse experiments, older blood worsened memory performance and increased toxic protein buildup linked to the disease. The study also uncovered widespread changes in brain proteins tied to communication and signaling. The findings point to the blood as a powerful influencer of brain health—and a promising new therapeutic target. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:10:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260108231409.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225532.htm Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection. Researchers now link symptoms to lingering virus, inflammation, micro-clots, and disrupted energy metabolism. While structured rehab and pacing can improve quality of life, a growing list of experimental treatments—from antivirals and metformin to microbiome therapies and biologics—shows early promise. Clear answers, however, are still limited by small studies and the lack of large, definitive trials. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:57:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020010.htm A randomized trial from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center reveals that magnesium may be the missing key to keeping vitamin D levels in balance. The study found that magnesium raised vitamin D in people who were deficient while dialing it down in those with overly high levels—suggesting a powerful regulating effect. This could help explain why vitamin D supplements don’t work the same way for everyone and why past studies linking vitamin D to cancer and heart disease have produced mixed results. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:00:10 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020010.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225031247.htm A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was restored, normal blood flow returned. This discovery opens the door to new treatments aimed at fixing vascular problems in dementia. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:42:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225031247.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251126095037.htm Rheumatoid arthritis begins years before pain ever appears, and scientists have now mapped the hidden immune battle that unfolds long before symptoms. By studying people with RA-linked antibodies over seven years, researchers discovered sweeping inflammation, malfunctioning immune cells, and even epigenetic reprogramming in cells that had never encountered a threat. These changes show that the body is preparing for autoimmune attack long before joints become damaged. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:01:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251126095037.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251029100147.htm People with gum disease may have higher levels of brain white matter damage, a new study finds. Researchers observed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter hyperintensities, even after accounting for other risk factors. The findings hint that chronic oral inflammation could subtly impact the brain, especially in older adults. More research is needed, but keeping gums healthy might protect the mind too. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:54:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251029100147.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251015032316.htm Korean researchers found that low-dose radiation therapy eased knee pain and improved movement in people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. The treatment, far weaker than cancer radiation, showed real benefits beyond placebo. With no side effects and strong trial results, the approach could provide a middle ground between painkillers and joint surgery. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:46:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251015032316.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250826081915.htm Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being shown an X-ray can increase anxiety, make people fear exercise, and lead them to believe surgery is the only option, even when less invasive treatments could help. By focusing on clinical diagnosis instead, patients may avoid unnecessary scans, reduce health costs, and make better choices about their care. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:27:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250826081915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094656.htm A groundbreaking study has found that a simple change in walking style can ease osteoarthritis pain as effectively as medication—without the side effects. By adjusting foot angle, participants reduced knee stress, slowed cartilage damage, and maintained the change for over a year. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:45:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250814094656.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104229.htm Researchers have discovered that parts of the human brain age more slowly than previously thought—particularly in the region that processes touch. By using ultra-high-resolution brain scans, they found that while some layers of the cerebral cortex thin with age, others remain stable or even grow thicker, suggesting remarkable adaptability. This layered resilience could explain why certain skills endure into old age, while others fade, and even reveals built-in compensatory mechanisms that help preserve function. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:01:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104229.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250704032925.htm A promising path to fighting COVID and other coronaviruses may have been based on a serious mistake. Scientists had zeroed in on a part of the virus called the NiRAN domain, believed to be a powerful target for new antiviral drugs. But when a Rockefeller team revisited a highly cited 2022 study, they found the evidence didn’t hold up. Key molecules shown in the original virus model were actually missing. Their discovery could help prevent wasted time and resources in the race to develop better treatments—and highlights how even one bad blueprint can throw off years of research. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:28:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250704032925.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250603141202.htm A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:12:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250603141202.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121152.htm By studying Chikungunya virus, scientists shed light on how immune responses to viral infections may lead to persistent symptoms of autoimmune disease. Tue, 20 May 2025 12:11:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121152.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417145117.htm Some medications are seen as a 'fix-all' solution, not addressing the root problem. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:51:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417145117.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331192145.htm Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a condition that affects joints after an injury. Current treatments focus on relieving symptoms but do not prevent or stop the progression of the condition. Although emerging therapies have shown promise in preclinical studies, a major obstacle is delivering these therapies effectively into the joint, a highly dynamic environment subjected to constant mechanical stress. Researchers have created a new hydrogel to improve drug delivery for treating PTOA. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:21:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331192145.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250309203116.htm Higher levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure decades later, according to a long-term study. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:31:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250309203116.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134928.htm People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a potential biomarker, according to new study. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:49:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134928.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225201252.htm The efficient architecture of our joints, which allows our skeletons to be flexible and sturdy, originated among our most ancient jawed fish ancestors, according to a new study. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:12:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225201252.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210132141.htm A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, offering insight into disorders like schizophrenia. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:21:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210132141.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206142400.htm Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:24:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206142400.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203203358.htm A new platform for studying neuroinflammatory diseases, utilizing advanced 3D bioprinting technology has been developed. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:33:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203203358.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161701.htm Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:17:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161701.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115124549.htm A research team reports on a novel observation of a plant protection mechanism in response to salt stress. The study opens new avenues of research to strengthen food security. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:45:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115124549.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241225145522.htm In a discovery that could redefine how we understand cellular resilience and adaptability, scientists have unlocked the secret interactions between a primordial inorganic polymer of phosphate known as polyphosphate (polyP), and two basic building blocks of life: DNA and the element magnesium. These components formed clusters of tiny liquid droplets -- also known as condensates -- with flexible and adaptable structures. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:55:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241225145522.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219151726.htm A study of more than 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation, who had an average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with better performance on an array of cognitive tests than drinking less than one cup or avoiding coffee altogether. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:17:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219151726.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218131728.htm To identify and follow blood vessel-related changes in the brain that contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers and clinicians typically rely on MRI to evaluate 'downstream' biological markers -- those at the end of a cascade of events. But a new multicenter study could lead to a cost-effective blood test to identify changes occurring near the top of the chain, potentially identifying at-risk patients at an earlier stage. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:17:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218131728.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241205142741.htm The Horner--Wadsworth--Emmons (HWE) reaction is commonly used in organic chemistry to synthesize conjugated aldehydes. However, traditional HWE reaction methods sometimes have inconsistent (E)- and (Z)-selectivity, and (E)-isomers of conjugated carbonyl compounds are important for the synthesis of hynapene analogues, which have anti-cancer properties. Researchers developed a new HWE reaction using a Weinreb amide--type HWE reagent, featuring high robustness, scalability, and (E)-selectivity. Additionally, its key intermediate can be isolated and is exceptionally stable. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:27:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241205142741.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241202124520.htm Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, according to a new study. The researchers emphasized that lifestyle modifications targeted at reducing this fat could influence the development of Alzheimer's disease. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:45:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241202124520.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127004159.htm In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new study. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:41:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127004159.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121741.htm Full view of how bones and joints form in the first trimester uncovers cells and pathways that could help diagnose and treat skeletal conditions in the future. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:17:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121741.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119181842.htm Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Known as cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment (CVI), some estimates suggest that at least 3% of primary school children exhibit CVI-related visual problems, which vary, but may include difficulty visually searching for an object or person or understanding a scene involving complex motion. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:18:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119181842.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119181642.htm Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the disease. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:16:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119181642.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118130042.htm New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118130042.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125721.htm Multi-sequence knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced non-invasive diagnostic method for knee pathology. However, MRI interpretation is highly time-consuming and heavily dependent on expertise. A research team has now introduced a novel deep learning model which can assist with classifying 12 common types of knee abnormalities, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:57:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125721.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241116195642.htm To stem the surging antibiotic resistance public health crisis, scientists seek solutions inside the mechanics of bacterial infection. A new study has found a vulnerability related to magnesium availability. This limitation potentially could be exploited to stop the spread of antibiotic resistance. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:56:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241116195642.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123800.htm A practical calculator predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young adults. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:38:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123800.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111212131.htm Study findings could serve as a foundation for broader neuro-monitoring applications across intensive care units globally. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:21:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111212131.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241107160615.htm Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study has found. The research could help hospitals, surgeons and patients to choose what hip implant to use for replacement surgery. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:06:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241107160615.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241105174901.htm When performing a knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than replicating the patient's original alignment. To understand which approach is better, researchers have conducted a post-operation questionnaire comparing patient-reported outcomes to changes in knee alignment before and after surgery. Their findings may improve current surgical guidelines and patients' long-term quality of life. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:49:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241105174901.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124600.htm A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated in Alzheimer's disease. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:46:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124600.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131207.htm A collaborative study sheds light on how cannabis use affects brain development in young people, the main one being atrophy of certain regions of the cerebral cortex. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:12:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131207.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009183352.htm Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) is a rare progressive, genetic brain disease that primarily presents in young boys, causing loss of neurological function and ultimately leading to early death. Researchers have shown that six years after treatment with the first gene therapy approved for CALD, 94 percent of patients have had no decline in neurological functioning, with over 80 percent remaining free of major disability. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:33:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009183352.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103828.htm Muscle activation in people suffering from hip osteoarthritis might be a case of 'mind over matter', new research has shown. A recent study investigated muscle function in people with hip osteoarthritis and found that these patients were unable to activate their muscles as efficiently. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:38:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103828.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173329.htm A new study proposes a better understanding of the site of inflammation in RA which will allow for the development of new treatment strategies or predictive biomarkers which could support the potential for a 'personalized medicine' approach. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:33:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173329.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132046.htm How did the bodies of animals, including ours, become such fine-tuned movement machines? This paper cuts directly into critical debates about how the ancient spinal cord and the relatively new human brain interact to produce smooth movements and how some neurological conditions disrupt this fine balance and produce slow, inaccurate, jerky, etc. movements in neurological conditions. It adds to the thought leadership about the processing of sensory information and control of reflexes during voluntary movements -- with implications as to how its disruption could give rise to motor disorders in neurological conditions like stroke, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson's disease. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:20:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132046.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132021.htm The effects of sustained drug abuse can manifest in many ways. Loss of memory and reduced cognitive functions are some of the effects that can persist for years. Scientists have now identified a mechanism in the brain that generates drug-induced cognitive impairments. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:20:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132021.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918214040.htm Researchers found that a medicine called ferric carboxymaltose given in drip through the vein works faster and better than an iron tablet taken by mouth for the treatment of anaemia -- and it is as safe as the tablet. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:40:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918214040.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917162315.htm Medical researchers conducted the largest-ever genome-wide association study of all-cause dementia, finding substantial genetic overlap with vascular dementia. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:23:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917162315.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115512.htm When surgeons perform brain surgery on people with brain tumors or epilepsy, they need to remove the tumor or abnormal tissue while preserving parts of the brain that control language and movement. A new study may better inform doctors' decisions about which brain areas to preserve, thereby improving patients' language function after brain surgery. The study expands the understanding of how language is encoded in the brain and identifies key features of critical sites in the cerebral cortex that work together to produce language. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:55:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115512.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913131127.htm Scientists have developed new potential therapies that selectively remove aggregated tau proteins, which are associated with Alzheimer's disease, and improve symptoms of neurodegeneration in mice. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:11:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913131127.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240909160232.htm New research has found that lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents. This maturation was more pronounced in females. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:02:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240909160232.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904130836.htm A study on the effects of commonly used anaesthetic and sedative drugs on cerebrospinal fluid flow and volume has uncovered findings regarding their impact on the brain's vital glymphatic system. These findings may affect neuroanaesthesia practices. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:08:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904130836.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240829184331.htm More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study. It is the first study to provide global estimates of inadequate consumption of 15 micronutrients critical to human health. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:43:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240829184331.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240826131216.htm Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that short-duration, low-intensity physical exercises, except static stretching with monotonous movements, increased oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) levels, thereby activating the PFC and enhancing blood flow in children. This study marks a significant step toward improving both the physical and mental health of children. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:12:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240826131216.htm