Wegovy and Ozempic: Could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?

by Tim Viney and Barbara Sarkany,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver55 million people worldwide have dementia. This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society an

Updated on: April 02,2024

Wegovy and Ozempic: Could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?

by Tim Viney and Barbara Sarkany,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver55 million people worldwide have dementia. This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society an

Updated on:April 02,2024

'Viral relicts' in the genome could fuel neurodegeneration

by Marcus Neitzert, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Different HERV glycoproteins increase intercellular protein aggregate spreading.aExperimental workflow.

Updated on: June 18,2024

'Viral relicts' in the genome could fuel neurodegeneration

by Marcus Neitzert, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Different HERV glycoproteins increase intercellular protein aggregate spreading.aExperimental workflow.

Updated on:June 18,2024

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

More berries, apples and tea may have protective benefits against Alzheimer's

by Tufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheim

Updated on: May 26,2024

More berries, apples and tea may have protective benefits against Alzheimer's

by Tufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheim

Updated on:May 26,2024

Negative wealth shock linked to accelerated cognitive decline

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, negative wealth shock is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and increased risks for dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inJAMA Ne

Updated on: February 24,2024

Negative wealth shock linked to accelerated cognitive decline

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, negative wealth shock is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and increased risks for dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inJAMA Ne

Updated on:February 24,2024

Study reveals disturbing dietary trends in North India

by George Institute for Global HealthSalt intake per day in various subgroups. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1312581Researchers at The George Institute f

Updated on: March 19,2024

Study reveals disturbing dietary trends in North India

by George Institute for Global HealthSalt intake per day in various subgroups. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1312581Researchers at The George Institute f

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study reveals direct gut-brain communication via vagus nerve

Updated on: March 05,2025

Study reveals direct gut-brain communication via vagus nerve

Updated on:March 05,2025

Accelerated MRI brain mapping technique to improve neurodegenerative diagnosis

by Celia Webby,University of QueenslandAccelerated MRI brain mapping technique to improve neurodegenerative diagnosis. Credit: University of QueenslandA new brain imaging technique developed by

Updated on: June 20,2024

Accelerated MRI brain mapping technique to improve neurodegenerative diagnosis

by Celia Webby,University of QueenslandAccelerated MRI brain mapping technique to improve neurodegenerative diagnosis. Credit: University of QueenslandA new brain imaging technique developed by

Updated on:June 20,2024

Discoveries on memory mechanisms could unlock new therapies for Alzheimer's and other brain diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a 'paradigm shifting' discovery on the mechanisms req

Updated on: June 18,2024

Discoveries on memory mechanisms could unlock new therapies for Alzheimer's and other brain diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a 'paradigm shifting' discovery on the mechanisms req

Updated on:June 18,2024

Good news, bad news from Alzheimer's vaccine trial

by Marianne Madeiros and Robin FosterAn experimental Alzheimer's vaccine appears to safely clear abnormal tau protein from the brain, but it's not yet clear whether the shot will be able to sa

Updated on: April 16,2024

Good news, bad news from Alzheimer's vaccine trial

by Marianne Madeiros and Robin FosterAn experimental Alzheimer's vaccine appears to safely clear abnormal tau protein from the brain, but it's not yet clear whether the shot will be able to sa

Updated on:April 16,2024

How a rare dementia transforms patients into artists

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoArtwork from a patient with semantic variant primary progressive aphasia. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoFor decades, doct

Updated on: April 16,2024

How a rare dementia transforms patients into artists

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoArtwork from a patient with semantic variant primary progressive aphasia. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoFor decades, doct

Updated on:April 16,2024

Optimized diagnosis of neuroborreliosis using signaling protein as a biomarker

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesCredit: Erik Karits from PexelsA newly defined threshold for the concentration of the cytokine CXCL13 may improve the diagnosis of neuroborreliosis. Th

Updated on: July 11,2024

Optimized diagnosis of neuroborreliosis using signaling protein as a biomarker

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesCredit: Erik Karits from PexelsA newly defined threshold for the concentration of the cytokine CXCL13 may improve the diagnosis of neuroborreliosis. Th

Updated on:July 11,2024