Estrogen therapy's effect on Alzheimer's needs more study, say researchers

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityMeta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of HT effects on dementia risk. Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials investigating the r

Updated on: June 06,2024 8

Estrogen therapy's effect on Alzheimer's needs more study, say researchers

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityMeta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of HT effects on dementia risk. Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials investigating the r

Updated on:June 06,2024 8

Zebrafish discovery could speed testing of motor neuron disease and dementia treatments

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae112Tiny, transparent fish have made it possible for Macquarie University neuroscientis

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Zebrafish discovery could speed testing of motor neuron disease and dementia treatments

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae112Tiny, transparent fish have made it possible for Macquarie University neuroscientis

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

'Super recognizers' can learn faces from fragments

byUniversity of New South WalesSuper-recognizers are more accurate than typical viewers even with only 12% of face information available on each fixation. Diamond shows group mean and 95% confid

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

'Super recognizers' can learn faces from fragments

byUniversity of New South WalesSuper-recognizers are more accurate than typical viewers even with only 12% of face information available on each fixation. Diamond shows group mean and 95% confid

Updated on:January 21,2024 10

Excessive gaming leads to health issues, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.Dr. Daniel Stjepanović f

Updated on: March 19,2024 10

Excessive gaming leads to health issues, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.Dr. Daniel Stjepanović f

Updated on:March 19,2024 10

Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin

Updated on: January 10,2024 7

Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin

Updated on:January 10,2024 7

Alzheimer's stages: Mild, moderate & severe

by Ann SchreiberWhen a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family.Understanding the progression of the disea

Updated on: April 18,2024 13

Alzheimer's stages: Mild, moderate & severe

by Ann SchreiberWhen a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family.Understanding the progression of the disea

Updated on:April 18,2024 13

Very irregular sleep linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns,

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

Very irregular sleep linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns,

Updated on:February 24,2024 13

Newly found genetic variant defends against Alzheimer's disease

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColumbia researchers have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease by

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Newly found genetic variant defends against Alzheimer's disease

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColumbia researchers have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease by

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Locked-in syndrome is predominant outcome when children survive drowning, large study confirms

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLocked-in state named Conrad Syndrome after San Antonio survivor. Credit: University of Texas Health Science Center at San A

Updated on: June 26,2024 6

Locked-in syndrome is predominant outcome when children survive drowning, large study confirms

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLocked-in state named Conrad Syndrome after San Antonio survivor. Credit: University of Texas Health Science Center at San A

Updated on:June 26,2024 6

Pregnancy and reproductive history may impact dementia risk

by Alzheimer's AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago highlighted sex differences associated with

Updated on: June 07,2024 6

Pregnancy and reproductive history may impact dementia risk

by Alzheimer's AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago highlighted sex differences associated with

Updated on:June 07,2024 6

Study unveils organizational complexity of the prefrontal cortex and neuron subtypes regulating chronic pain

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOrganization of PFC neurons and transcriptional impact on each subtype under chronic pain state. A. Molecular and spatial identity of each neuronal subtype within PFC

Updated on: January 10,2024 11

Study unveils organizational complexity of the prefrontal cortex and neuron subtypes regulating chronic pain

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOrganization of PFC neurons and transcriptional impact on each subtype under chronic pain state. A. Molecular and spatial identity of each neuronal subtype within PFC

Updated on:January 10,2024 11

Deep meditation may alter gut microbes for better health

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular deep meditation, practiced for several years, may help to regulate the gut microbiome and potentially lower the risks of physic

Updated on: May 23,2024 7

Deep meditation may alter gut microbes for better health

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular deep meditation, practiced for several years, may help to regulate the gut microbiome and potentially lower the risks of physic

Updated on:May 23,2024 7