256 Newsroom — Uganda's Digital News Infrastructure
Health

'Supportive' brain cells may actively drive cognitive decline - Medical Xpress

Published by Medical Xpress 25 August 2026 at 12:00
Share
'Supportive' brain cells may actively drive cognitive decline - Medical Xpress
Image · Medical Xpress

What the report says

Brain cells that produce the protective coating around nerve fibers can become dysfunctional with age and may actively contribute to cognitive decline, according to new research.

Read the full report at Medical Xpress →

Loading debate for this article…

Other publishers covering this story

No additional verified coverage is currently clustered with this report.

More stories by this journalist

Other publications from this journalist — open any story without leaving the article page.

No other published stories from this publisher yet.

Related reporting

Uganda Urged to Decriminalise Suicide as Advocates Push for Mental Health ReformNile Post 256 Newsroom Staff shortage, grounded ambulances dominate Lango health assembly findings - Daily MonitorDaily Monitor UCI Rebrands as Uganda Strengthens Capacity for Advanced Cancer CareNile Post 256 Newsroom Health Ministry warns of HIV prevention complacency - monitor.co.ugDaily Monitor Parliamentary Health Committee Flags Staffing, Equipment Gaps in Busoga HospitalsNile Post Rukungiri Health Workers Urged to Keep Professional Licences Up to DateNile Post