A smell test is less invasive and more accessible than other methods like PET scans, lumbar punctures or blood tests.

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The link between air pollution and cognition is clear, with evidence showing pollutants affect brain development and increase neurodegenerative disease risk.

Parkinson's disease, affecting millions worldwide, exhibits subtle non-motor symptoms like loss of smell, constipation, and ...

Cellular neuroscience is the study of neurons at the cellular level. It includes cell morphology and physiological properties such as membrane trafficking, synthesis and transport of proteins, and ...

A new scientific review from researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine highlights emerging connections between gut health and sleep apnea, pointing to potential new ...

Apr. 11, 2025 — A longstanding mystery in Parkinson's disease research has been why some individuals carrying pathogenic variants that increase their risk of PD go on to develop the disease ...

Mar. 14, 2025 — Researchers have found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. The ... Robotics and Spinal ...

Diastolic dysfunction is a heart condition that happens when there is a “stiffening” of the major pumping chambers of the organ (ventricles). This stiffness gets in the way of the heart’s ability to ...