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Older Adults Judged Their Own Mental Sharpness Accurately and a Smartwatch Caught It During Ordinary Days

A UC Davis study of 162 older adults found real-time smartwatch self-ratings of mental sharpness matched objective cognitive test results.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

California's Continuity of Care Rules Explained After the Cigna and UC Health Standoff Ended

California law allows patients in active treatment to continue seeing an out-of-network provider temporarily. Here is who qualifies and how to request it.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Dementia Disparities Persist Past Age Ninety, and the Finding Only Exists Because Someone Enrolled a Diverse Cohort

A study of adults 90 and older found that dementia disparities by sex and race persist. Why the oldest-old are missing from most aging research.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

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Air pollution could be affecting your brain power

The impacts are similar to what researchers would expect from 10 years of normal aging

The Independent UK · Jun 3

The surprisingly versatile food you should eat for weight loss – and a brain boost

Just five servings of walnuts each week promotes heart health

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

From thoughts to words: How AI deciphers neural signals to help a man with ALS speak

Brain-computer interfaces are a groundbreaking technology that can help paralyzed people regain functions they’ve lost, like moving a hand. These devices record signals from the brain and decipher the user’s intended action, bypassing damaged or degraded nerves that would normally transmit those brain signals to control muscles.

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024

Three-Year-Old Dies From Angelman Syndrome, Donates Brain To American Research Facility: What To Know About The Rare Genetic Disorder

Blair Snelgar's family donated her brain to accelerate research and potential treatments for Angelman Syndrome.

International Business Times UK · Aug 8, 2024

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Mental health conditions are linked to changing autism traits: Study

A long-term study conducted by UC Davis Health researchers gives fresh light on the association between autistic features and middle childhood mental health. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2023

Food high in fat and sugar might cause psoriasis: Study

According to a study by UC Davis Health researchers, inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis may be caused by a Western diet saturated high in fat and sugar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 30, 2023

Study reveals how variations in skin composition causes psoriasis, atopic dermatitis

According to two recent UC Davis Health research, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may be caused by variations in skin composition. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 28, 2023

Stem cells successfully treat spina bifida in lambs, puppies. Could babies be next?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Diagnosed before birth with a spinal defect, three babies have kicked their legs, wiggled their toes and blown away their parents and a team of researchers at UC Davis Health who developed a novel approach to treat them.

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

Does the COVID vaccine protect against BA.5 variant? A doctor answers

The new BA.5 is one of the “worst” subvariants circulating the country, infecting even those who have immunity from previous infections and vaccines.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

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