Type 2 diabetes may quietly alter the brain in ways that mimic early Alzheimer’s, weakening reward perception and memory signals in a key brain area called the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

Type 2 diabetes may alter brain wiring similarly to early Alzheimer’s, and UNLV researchers suggest this could be due to a previously unexplored link between high blood sugar levels and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

The high comorbidity of type 2 diabetes (T2D) with psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders points to a need for understanding what links these diseases. A potential link is the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). The ACC supports behaviors related to cognition and emotions and is involved in some T2D-associated diseases, like mood disorders and Alzheimer's disease (AD).

The new federal administration has moved quickly and recklessly to fire large numbers of recently hired government employees and prevent congressionally appropriated funds from being spent. These actions have been felt especially acutely by scientists and health care workers across the nation and in other countries as well, because the administration has fired large numbers of employees who work for agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.

A viral TikTok trend is captivating users as they analyze their facial features to determine if they achieve "facial harmony"—a balance where no single feature dominates, creating an overall attractive appearance. But why does this concept resonate so strongly?

Eating disorders represent a critical concern on college campuses, as they are increasingly recognized as one of the most pervasive mental health challenges among undergraduate students. Recent studies show a dramatic rise in the incidence of eating disorders, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which exacerbated pre-existing mental health issues. Researchers at the University of Kansas have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative designed to address this urgent need. Their program, known as BEST-U, aims to leverage technology to improve the accessibility of treatments for students suffering from eating disorders, significantly increasing their chances of recovery.

“Students’ regular attendance at school and punctuality improved between 2018 and 2022 by two to five percentage points,” according to analysis of countries in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

In December 2020, Ben Strahan thought he’d lost the will to live. It had been a long, isolating year for the Reno-based wildland firefighter. The COVID pandemic was still in full swing, and that year’s fire season had been extreme.

In December 2020, Ben Strahan thought he’d lost the will to live. It had been a long, isolating year for the Reno-based wildland firefighter. The COVID pandemic was still in full swing, and that year’s fire season had been extreme.

Las Vegas experts are pushing the gambling industry to reconsider how it handles responsible gaming. They stress the need for better communication and stronger consumer protections. At a recent conference, experts from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) pointed out that the talk about responsible gambling has not worked well. This has led to wrong ideas and few players getting involved.

Las Vegas experts are pushing the gambling industry to reconsider how it handles responsible gaming. They stress the need for better communication and stronger consumer protections. At a recent conference, experts from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) pointed out that the talk about responsible gambling has not worked well. This has led to wrong ideas and few players getting involved.

Las Vegas-based experts have outlined the emerging topics on responsible gaming in 2025, including the changing terminology around the subject and what the industry should be doing instead.