Scientists say Alzheimer's is probably a collection of diseases that should be classified and treated separately

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDeciphering the mechanism that underlies the development of Alzheimer's disease in certain families but not in others, researchers at the Hebrew University of

Updated on: February 26,2024

Scientists say Alzheimer's is probably a collection of diseases that should be classified and treated separately

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDeciphering the mechanism that underlies the development of Alzheimer's disease in certain families but not in others, researchers at the Hebrew University of

Updated on:February 26,2024

Memory games: Eating well to remember

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA healthy diet is essential to living well, but as we age, should we change what we eat?UTS research fellow Dr. Luna Xu has studied dat

Updated on: June 20,2024

Memory games: Eating well to remember

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA healthy diet is essential to living well, but as we age, should we change what we eat?UTS research fellow Dr. Luna Xu has studied dat

Updated on:June 20,2024

New device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp large, heavy objects

by Marni Ellery,University of California - BerkeleyThe Dorsal Grasper assistive device, developed by UC Berkeley engineers, facilitates human-robot collaborative grasping. Credit: Adam Lau/Berke

Updated on: February 17,2025

New device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp large, heavy objects

by Marni Ellery,University of California - BerkeleyThe Dorsal Grasper assistive device, developed by UC Berkeley engineers, facilitates human-robot collaborative grasping. Credit: Adam Lau/Berke

Updated on:February 17,2025

Gut bacteria make pomegranate metabolites that may protect against Alzheimer's disease

by American Chemical SocietyIn a quest to stay healthy, many people are seeking natural ways to prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies show that pomegranate extract, which is a rich s

Updated on: February 27,2024

Gut bacteria make pomegranate metabolites that may protect against Alzheimer's disease

by American Chemical SocietyIn a quest to stay healthy, many people are seeking natural ways to prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies show that pomegranate extract, which is a rich s

Updated on:February 27,2024

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum

Updated on: January 19,2025

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum

Updated on:January 19,2025

Strategies to generate neuronal diversity

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategies for generating neuronal diversity in cerebral cortex, retina and hypothalamus. Credit: IGDBThe complexity and function of the nervous system

Updated on: February 05,2024

Strategies to generate neuronal diversity

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategies for generating neuronal diversity in cerebral cortex, retina and hypothalamus. Credit: IGDBThe complexity and function of the nervous system

Updated on:February 05,2024

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on:May 11,2024

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un

Updated on:May 11,2024

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on: March 07,2024

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on:March 07,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on: July 04,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on:July 04,2024

A health care device for tracking chronic diabetic wounds

by KAISTSchematic illustrations and diagrams of real-time wound monitoring systems. Credit:Advanced Healthcare Materials(2023). DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302797A KAIST research team has develop

Updated on: March 19,2024

A health care device for tracking chronic diabetic wounds

by KAISTSchematic illustrations and diagrams of real-time wound monitoring systems. Credit:Advanced Healthcare Materials(2023). DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302797A KAIST research team has develop

Updated on:March 19,2024

Colonic diverticular disease linked to dementia risk

(HealthDay)—Colonic diverticular disease appears to be associated with increased risk of dementia in a population from Taiwan, according to a study published online March 31 in theJournal of Gas

Updated on: February 28,2024

Colonic diverticular disease linked to dementia risk

(HealthDay)—Colonic diverticular disease appears to be associated with increased risk of dementia in a population from Taiwan, according to a study published online March 31 in theJournal of Gas

Updated on:February 28,2024