Neurology

Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as major public health issues, with significant impacts on both physical and mental health.

A concerning increase in the incidence of central nervous system (CNS) demyelination among patients undergoing biologic treatments for rheumatologic diseases has been revealed by a new study.

Deep learning applied to multimodal MRI may significantly improve early differentiation between Parkinson’s disease and multiple system atrophy, offering a potential breakthrough in diagnosing parkinsonian syndromes.

A new mixed methods study from Malaysia aims to reshape the campus food environment by reducing salt and sugar in canteen offerings, with expected benefits for student and staff health.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide are linked to significantly lower risks of dementia, ischemic stroke, and all-cause mortality in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a large US cohort study.

The non-nutritive sweetener erythritol, commonly found in sugar-free beverages, may impair brain microvascular endothelial cell function by increasing oxidative stress and disrupting nitric oxide (NO) signaling, according to new in vitro findings.

Patients with psychosocial risk factors, including depression and neurodevelopmental disorders, face significantly worse outcomes following emergency general surgery, according to a new analysis of over 2 million cases.

A new cross-sectional study highlights a troubling mental health trend among adolescents and young adults, revealing that up to two-thirds of students aged 14–30 report moderate to severe loneliness.