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Stem Cells to the Rescue: A Game Changer for Parkinson’s Patients

Aarhus University — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:11:03 +0000

The future treatment of Parkinson’s Disease has undergone tremendous development in recent years. Now, a breakthrough in research has emerged, delivering the strongest results for...

Eating Your Way To Risk? The Major Impact of Diet on Alzheimer’s Disease

IOS Press — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:04:23 +0000

Research shows plant-based diets reduce Alzheimer’s risk, contrasting with the harmful impact of Western diets rich in meats and processed foods. Rising U.S. obesity trends...

Opioid Alternative: Rutgers Research Reveals Cannabidiol (CBD) Effectively Treats Dental Pain

Rutgers University — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:44:10 +0000

Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids. Further research is planned to confirm these findings and explore...

Nasal Spray Demonstrates Significant Success in Treating Depression

Goethe University Frankfurt — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:53:29 +0000

Severe depression and treatment-resistant depression (TRD) are prevalent conditions. About one-third of patients show no improvement with standard treatments like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)...

3D Eye Scans Emerge as a Crucial Tool in Combating Kidney Disease

University of Edinburgh — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:22:07 +0000

A new study indicates that 3D retinal scans could revolutionize the early detection and monitoring of kidney disease, offering a non-invasive and efficient diagnostic tool....

Reviving Minds: Implant Restores Cognitive Functions After Brain Injury

Nina Bai & Mandy Erickson, Stanford Medicine — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:18:05 +0000

A new technique using deep brain stimulation tailored to each patient exceeded researchers’ expectations in treating the cognitive impairments from moderate to severe traumatic brain...

Common Medications Could Increase Diabetics’ Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Diabetologia — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:30:51 +0000

Low fasting blood sugar is associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of mortality. Recent findings presented at the European Association for the...

Natural Ayurvedic Treatments Offer Relief for Depression Symptoms in Fruit Flies

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:29:53 +0000

Mainz University and the US-American BENFRA Center have jointly demonstrated the effect of botanical products used in traditional Asiatic medicine on depressive states. Chronic exposure...

Is a Longer Reproductive Lifespan Good for Your Brain?

American Academy of Neurology — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:09:01 +0000

New research, recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that individuals with higher lifelong estrogen exposure might be...

Scientists Discover Surprisingly Simple Potential Solution for Bone Marrow Transplant Complications

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:10:16 +0000

Research indicates the potential to prevent the occurrence of Graft versus Host Disease. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have identified...

Yogurt’s Hidden Superpower Uncovered: A Natural Guard Against Depression and Anxiety

University of Virginia Health System — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:08:21 +0000

Researchers have uncovered the crucial role of Lactobacillus in stress management and the potential prevention of depression and anxiety, paving the way for new probiotic-based...

Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed for Good? Experts Weigh In

Diabetologia — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:38:40 +0000

Experts recently discussed if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the...

“Challenging the Current Paradigm” – Scientists Develop New Approach To Stop Cancer Growth

Case Western Reserve University — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:53:08 +0000

Biochemists at Case Western Reserve are concentrating on the degradation of a key protein that drives cancer; represents a major shift in research. Biochemical researchers...

Rethinking “Good” Cholesterol: Study Links High HDL-C Levels to Increased Dementia Risk

Monash University — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:14:56 +0000

Research from Monash University indicates that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk of dementia in the elderly, highlighting a...

Does COVID-19 Vaccination Worsen Migraines?

Wiley — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:07:44 +0000

New research says no. A recent study published in the European Journal of Neurology has shown that both COVID-19 and its vaccinations have minimal impact...

Revolutionizing Nerve Repair: Scientists Discover Key Protein in Mice

Salk Institute — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:50:26 +0000

Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified the protein Mitf as a key mediator in the repair processes of the peripheral nervous system in mice,...

Impacting Even Medical Usage – Scientists Uncover Potential Health Hazard in Cannabis

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:55:43 +0000

A group of researchers recommends additional investigation and assessment of guidelines for the medical application. Cannabis, even when used for medical reasons, could make some...

Invisible Danger in Your Bathroom: Alarming Chemical Emissions Found in Common Hair Products

Drew Stone, Purdue University — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:54:25 +0000

The average morning routine for many Americans involves inhaling several milligrams of potentially harmful chemicals, according to Purdue University researchers. In a newly-published paper in Environmental Science &...

Soccer Players Beware – New Research Links Heading to Significant Decline in Brain Function

Radiological Society of North America — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:01:33 +0000

New findings recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) links soccer heading, a technique where players strike the ball...

New Research Links Smoking to Greatly Increased Risk of Mental Illness

Aarhus University — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:42:24 +0000

New figures from the Technical Sciences department at Aarhus University indicates a connection between smoking and an increased likelihood of hospitalization due to mental illness...

Tinnitus Linked to Hidden Undetected Auditory Nerve Damage – A Step Towards a Cure

Massachusetts Eye And Ear — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:59:52 +0000

A groundbreaking study by Mass Eye and Ear associates tinnitus with undetected auditory nerve damage, challenging previous beliefs and opening new paths for treatment through...

The Path to Prolonged Youth? Scientists Identify Key Protein for Healthy Aging

University of Barcelona — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:24:17 +0000

Recent research published in the journal Cell Reports reveals that life expectancy and healthy aging in mice can be significantly influenced by a specific protein...

Traumatic vs. Sad memories: How PTSD Alters Brain Function

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:23:34 +0000

A study reveals that PTSD affects how the brain processes traumatic memories differently from sad memories, offering insights for targeted treatments. A new analysis of...

Scientists Have Discovered Connections Between Neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s Disease

Brigham and Women's Hospital — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:30:37 +0000

A research study conducted by Brigham researchers has uncovered the way in which genetic alterations in specific brain cell types may play a role in...