How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on: February 05,2024

How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on:February 05,2024

Is memory loss mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's or just aging? When to get tested

by Eric AdlerCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people of a certain age, it takes only a few "senior moments"—struggling for words, names or memories—to cause worry.Is this normal aging ormi

Updated on: June 18,2024

Is memory loss mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's or just aging? When to get tested

by Eric AdlerCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people of a certain age, it takes only a few "senior moments"—struggling for words, names or memories—to cause worry.Is this normal aging ormi

Updated on:June 18,2024

Alzheimer's genes might show effects in your 20s

by Alan MozesEvery college student misplaces keys or forgets an appointment from time to time. Usually it's no big deal. But a new study warns that when young people with a family history of Alzhe

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's genes might show effects in your 20s

by Alan MozesEvery college student misplaces keys or forgets an appointment from time to time. Usually it's no big deal. But a new study warns that when young people with a family history of Alzhe

Updated on:April 18,2024

Trials reveal that internet-based conversations help sustain brain function in older adults

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial isolation has been linked to faster cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia, although

Updated on: April 28,2024

Trials reveal that internet-based conversations help sustain brain function in older adults

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial isolation has been linked to faster cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia, although

Updated on:April 28,2024

Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia

Older adults with schizophrenia have an increased risk for receiving a diagnosis of dementia compared with those without serious mental illness (SMI), according to a study published in the June issue

Updated on: June 11,2024

Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia

Older adults with schizophrenia have an increased risk for receiving a diagnosis of dementia compared with those without serious mental illness (SMI), according to a study published in the June issue

Updated on:June 11,2024

Study indicates possible link between chronic stress and Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have publisheda studyinAlzheimer's Research & Therapythat addresse

Updated on: March 02,2024

Study indicates possible link between chronic stress and Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have publisheda studyinAlzheimer's Research & Therapythat addresse

Updated on:March 02,2024

Neuroscientists explore how the brain makes decisions

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have gained new insights into how neurons in the brain communicate during a decision, and how the connections between neurons

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neuroscientists explore how the brain makes decisions

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have gained new insights into how neurons in the brain communicate during a decision, and how the connections between neurons

Updated on:March 13,2024

Nerve cells in the brain can halt all movement in the body—even breathing

JULY 29, 2023byUniversity of CopenhagenBrainstem projection targets from Chx10-PPN neurons. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01396-3When a hunting dog picks

Updated on: March 13,2024

Nerve cells in the brain can halt all movement in the body—even breathing

JULY 29, 2023byUniversity of CopenhagenBrainstem projection targets from Chx10-PPN neurons. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01396-3When a hunting dog picks

Updated on:March 13,2024

Cholesterol may be key to new therapies for Alzheimer's disease, diabetes

by University of Arizona Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Arizona Health Sciences researcher examined the role of cholesterol in both Alzheimer's disease and Type 2

Updated on: May 20,2024

Cholesterol may be key to new therapies for Alzheimer's disease, diabetes

by University of Arizona Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Arizona Health Sciences researcher examined the role of cholesterol in both Alzheimer's disease and Type 2

Updated on:May 20,2024

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on: May 09,2024

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on:May 09,2024

Brain mapping technique reveals insights into brain's higher functions

byUniversity of BirminghamHigher-order brain mapping: schematic of the approach and applications. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54472-yA new way of mapp

Updated on: December 17,2024

Brain mapping technique reveals insights into brain's higher functions

byUniversity of BirminghamHigher-order brain mapping: schematic of the approach and applications. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54472-yA new way of mapp

Updated on:December 17,2024

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityA new Tel Aviv University study reveals that hyperbaric oxygen treatments may ameliorate symptoms experienced by patients with Alzheimer's dis

Updated on: March 09,2024

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityA new Tel Aviv University study reveals that hyperbaric oxygen treatments may ameliorate symptoms experienced by patients with Alzheimer's dis

Updated on:March 09,2024