Maria shriver and AARP take on Alzheimer's in women

by Serena Gordon, Healthday ReporterMaria Shriver(HealthDay)—An Alzheimer's diagnosis is devastating, no matter your sex. But the disease strikes far more women than men.Journalist and author Mari

Updated on: March 30,2024

Maria shriver and AARP take on Alzheimer's in women

by Serena Gordon, Healthday ReporterMaria Shriver(HealthDay)—An Alzheimer's diagnosis is devastating, no matter your sex. But the disease strikes far more women than men.Journalist and author Mari

Updated on:March 30,2024

Specialist care for Alzheimer's is tough to find for poorer, rural Americans

by Cara Murez Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Although Alzheimer's disease is a devastating diagnosis that is better delivered earlier rather than later, new research suggests poor patients living i

Updated on: May 26,2024

Specialist care for Alzheimer's is tough to find for poorer, rural Americans

by Cara Murez Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Although Alzheimer's disease is a devastating diagnosis that is better delivered earlier rather than later, new research suggests poor patients living i

Updated on:May 26,2024

Review of data on reputed neurodegeneration toxins

by University of GuamResearchers process dried chips from the seeds of Guam's native cycad tree in preparation of foods for experimental mammal consumption. The status of knowledge about toxi

Updated on: June 05,2024

Review of data on reputed neurodegeneration toxins

by University of GuamResearchers process dried chips from the seeds of Guam's native cycad tree in preparation of foods for experimental mammal consumption. The status of knowledge about toxi

Updated on:June 05,2024

Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople in the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease—after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms b

Updated on: May 05,2024

Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople in the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease—after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms b

Updated on:May 05,2024

Alzheimer's: Nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target

by Institut PasteurRepresentation of space in the nicotinic receptor. Credit: Institut PasteurSeveral scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's: Nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target

by Institut PasteurRepresentation of space in the nicotinic receptor. Credit: Institut PasteurSeveral scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists

Updated on:April 16,2024

Is radon linked to health conditions other than lung cancer?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known

Updated on: January 09,2024

Is radon linked to health conditions other than lung cancer?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known

Updated on:January 09,2024

Neuroscientists reveal how brain coordinates attention and eye movements

byIndian Institute of ScienceExploring the link between attention and eye movements. Credit: Priyanka Gupta/PixabayTwo new studies from the Center for Neuroscience (CNS), Indian Institute of Sci

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neuroscientists reveal how brain coordinates attention and eye movements

byIndian Institute of ScienceExploring the link between attention and eye movements. Credit: Priyanka Gupta/PixabayTwo new studies from the Center for Neuroscience (CNS), Indian Institute of Sci

Updated on:March 13,2024

Most COVID-19 'long haulers' continue to experience symptoms 15 months after initial infection

by Northwestern UniversityPROMIS Quality of Life domain scores for cognitive function and fatigue, by SARS-CoV-2 result. (A) T-scores from the first clinic visit (circles) and follow-up (triangle

Updated on: February 18,2024

Most COVID-19 'long haulers' continue to experience symptoms 15 months after initial infection

by Northwestern UniversityPROMIS Quality of Life domain scores for cognitive function and fatigue, by SARS-CoV-2 result. (A) T-scores from the first clinic visit (circles) and follow-up (triangle

Updated on:February 18,2024

How heavy alcohol consumption increases brain inflammation

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers discovered higher than usual levels of the immune signaling molecule interleukin 1β (green) in neurons (outlined in red) from the brains of alcohol-de

Updated on: February 18,2024

How heavy alcohol consumption increases brain inflammation

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers discovered higher than usual levels of the immune signaling molecule interleukin 1β (green) in neurons (outlined in red) from the brains of alcohol-de

Updated on:February 18,2024

Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors, finds study

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the

Updated on: February 24,2024

Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors, finds study

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the

Updated on:February 24,2024

More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the brain. The researchers analysed neurofil

Updated on: June 05,2024

More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the brain. The researchers analysed neurofil

Updated on:June 05,2024

Combining amino acid PET and MRI imaging: Aggressive brain tumors could soon be treated more effectively

by Politechnika Bydgoska im Jana i Jedrzeja SniadeckichA new procedure for performing a PET scan using tyrosine will allow for more precise localization of brain tumors. Credit: Franciszek Lukaszczyk

Updated on: January 12,2024

Combining amino acid PET and MRI imaging: Aggressive brain tumors could soon be treated more effectively

by Politechnika Bydgoska im Jana i Jedrzeja SniadeckichA new procedure for performing a PET scan using tyrosine will allow for more precise localization of brain tumors. Credit: Franciszek Lukaszczyk

Updated on:January 12,2024