Recent findings suggest zolpidem may significantly reduce the brain’s natural cleaning mechanisms during sleep, with potential implications for long-term neurological health.

Vitamin D supplementation requires careful consideration of drug interactions, particularly with commonly prescribed medications that affect CYP3A4 metabolism or calcium homeostasis.

p-Tau217 demonstrates superior diagnostic accuracy among fluid biomarkers for detecting amyloid beta pathology, offering a noninvasive approach to early Alzheimer’s detection.

Blood-based mitochondrial DNA testing could provide a less invasive alternative to spinal taps for Parkinson’s diagnosis, with implications for earlier intervention and treatment.

The study reveals significant correlations between specific gut bacteria changes and improved cognitive function, suggesting a potential mechanistic link between dietary patterns and brain health in developing minds.

Analysis of more than 16.6 million pregnancies shows no significant increase in adverse outcomes for women maintaining methylphenidate or atomoxetine treatment during pregnancy.