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  • Glucose levels appear to guide when brain cells divide or form myelin
    on April 30, 2026 at 9:00 am

    Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have uncovered a surprising link between low brain sugar levels and the development of myelin—the protective coating that allows nerve cells to communicate rapidly and efficiently.

  • Epilepsy ‘brain blips’ can be predicted a full second early with neuron-level probes
    on April 30, 2026 at 9:00 am

    Epilepsy is best known for seizures, but many people with the condition also experience much more frequent and subtler disruptions. These brief bursts of abnormal brain activity, called interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs), can happen thousands of times a day, interfering with attention, memory, language, and sleep.

  • New FDA analysis says US infant formula supply is safe after testing for potential contaminants
    on April 30, 2026 at 8:23 am

    A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

  • Does vaping help people quit smoking? Maybe, findings suggest
    on April 30, 2026 at 4:00 am

    A new review paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, finds that while research has previously found that vaping is associated with subsequently quitting smoking, that may not always be true. In fact, it appears studies limited to people who actually want to quit smoking are less likely to find this relationship. The paper is titled “Effectiveness of Nicotine Vape Products (E-cigarettes) as a Smoking Cessation Aid for US Adults—A Narrative Review of Findings from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study.”

  • Online program soothes post-trauma stress in injured children
    on April 30, 2026 at 2:40 am

    Car crashes, sports injuries, bad falls, severe burns and other sources of trauma can leave lasting scars in the minds of children and teens.