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05/25/2026
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By Douglas Harrington
Study: Caffeine Enhances Sensory-Motor Brain Communication in Healthy Adult
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial has found that 200 milligrams of caffeine improves short-latency afferent inhibition (SAI), a measure of how the brain integrates sensory input with motor output, according to a report published in a peer-reviewed journal. The study involved 20 healthy adults and used transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to assess SAI before […]
05/19/2026
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By Douglas Harrington
Improvised Explosive Device Found at Alabama Dam Raises Infrastructure Security Concerns
Divers discovered a grenade-type improvised explosive device (IED) at the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile, Alabama, during a routine maintenance inspection on May 14, 2026, according to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS). The device was found underwater at the base of the dam, which supplies drinking water to approximately 350,000 residents in […]
05/18/2026
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By Douglas Harrington
Study Links One Night of Sleep Loss to Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Changes
A review of studies by researchers at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria found that even a single night of sleep deprivation can trigger brain changes resembling early Alzheimer’s disease. According to the report published in IBRO Neuroscience Reports, the changes include weakened connections between neurons, inflammation, and accumulation of toxic proteins beta-amyloid and tau. […]
05/06/2026
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By Douglas Harrington
Study Finds Association Between Midlife Vitamin D Levels and Reduced Tau Protein Decades Later
Introduction A long-term study published in April 2026 has found that higher vitamin D levels in midlife are associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain approximately 16 years later. Tau protein accumulation is considered a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The research, published in Neurology Open Access, followed 793 adults over 16 years […]
05/01/2026
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By Douglas Harrington
Researchers Find Disrupting Oral Bacteria Signaling May Improve Oral Health
Researchers Report New Findings on Oral Bacteria Communication A 2025 study published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes has identified that harmful oral bacteria coordinate their behavior through a process called quorum sensing, according to a report by Patrick Tims for NaturalHealth365. Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that disrupting these chemical signals instead of […]
04/21/2026
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By Douglas Harrington
Research Suggests Citicoline May Help Adults Experiencing Cognitive Decline
Introduction A 2023 systematic review of clinical research has concluded that supplementation with citicoline, a naturally occurring brain compound, shows positive effects on cognition in individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The review, published in the journal Nutrients, analyzed findings from seven studies involving participants with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s-related MCI, and post-stroke cognitive […]
04/14/2026
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By Douglas Harrington
New Island Discovered in Antarctic Weddell Sea During Polarstern Expedition
Antarctic Expedition Discovers Previously Uncharted Island in Hazardous Zone Researchers aboard the German research vessel Polarstern have discovered a previously uncharted island in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica. The discovery was made on February 19, 2025, while the ship was navigating an area marked as a ‘danger zone’ on official nautical charts near Joinville Island [1]. […]
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