Daily steps and brain health: a study highlighted by NIH
NIH’s September 2026 report highlighted a study linking higher step counts with slower cognitive decline among adults with elevated amyloid.
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Brain interface pairs speech and gestures in a virtual avatar
A study of three people with severe paralysis found that one cortical implant could decode attempted speech and gestures to control a virtual avatar. The result is an early step toward more natural assistive communication, not a ready-to-use treatment.
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Experimental MRI agent spots small lung tumors in mice
An experimental MRI contrast agent targeting collagen made small lung tumors and some sites of spread more visible in mouse models. The agent has not been tested or approved for use in people, so this is a preclinical imaging result rather than a new cancer test.
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