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HRT Reduces Alzheimer's Risk by 16% in Study of 180,000 Women
Science

HRT Reduces Alzheimer's Risk by 16% in Study of 180,000 Women

A 13-year UK study of postmenopausal women found those taking hormone replacement therapy had a 16% lower risk of Alzheimer's and 10% lower risk of dementia overall.

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Science Confirms: Dogs Can Tell If You're Scared or Sad
Science

Science Confirms: Dogs Can Tell If You're Scared or Sad

New fMRI brain scans show dogs have distinct neural responses to happiness, fear, sadness, and anger — confirming what millions of dog owners have always suspected.

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Brain Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Feed Himself Again
Technology

Brain Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Feed Himself Again

Keith Thomas broke his neck in 2020; now electrodes in his brain and fingertips let him scratch his nose, hold a cup, and pet his dog — even when the computer is switched off.

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Mouse With Severed Spinal Cord Regains Normal Movement in Lab Test
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Mouse With Severed Spinal Cord Regains Normal Movement in Lab Test

A new combination of stem cells and biomaterials helped mice walk again after a complete spinal cord cut, raising hopes for future human spinal-injury therapies.

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New Brain-Inspired Chip From Cambridge Cuts AI Energy Use by 70%
Technology

New Brain-Inspired Chip From Cambridge Cuts AI Energy Use by 70%

A new memristor built from a special form of hafnium oxide can store and process information in the same place — slashing the biggest energy cost in modern AI hardware.

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Scientists Discover a Hidden "Drain" Inside the Human Brain
Science

Scientists Discover a Hidden "Drain" Inside the Human Brain

Using advanced MRI, researchers found a previously unknown waste-removal pathway along the middle meningeal artery — a potential key to treating Alzheimer's.

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Scientists Map the Brain Circuit That Builds Muscle While You Sleep
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Scientists Map the Brain Circuit That Builds Muscle While You Sleep

UC Berkeley researchers identified the neural feedback loop that triggers growth hormone during deep sleep — and it could lead to new treatments for metabolic and neurological diseases.

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New AI System Can Detect Parkinson's Disease Up to 7 Years Before Symptoms Appear
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New AI System Can Detect Parkinson's Disease Up to 7 Years Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers have developed an AI tool that identifies biomarkers of Parkinson's disease in routine blood tests years before clinical symptoms emerge.

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