Gene Discovery May Hold Key to Better Therapies for OCD
Columbia University Irving Medical Center via EurekAlert – NEW YORK, NY (June 28, 2021)–In the first analysis of its kind, researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and…
Neurosurgery Team Performs Groundbreaking Laser Hemispherectomy on Child with Epilepsy
University of Chicago Medical Center via Newswise – For only the second time in the world, doctors at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital and the Department of Neurosurgery…
Virtual Reality Boosts Brain Rhythms Crucial for Neuroplasticity, Learning and Memory
University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences via EurekAlert – A new discovery in rats shows that the brain responds differently in immersive virtual reality environments versus the real world.…
Scientists Develop Simple Blood Test for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via EurekAlert – An international research team led by HKUST has developed a simple but robust blood test from Chinese patient data for…
Saturated Fatty Acid Levels Increase When Making Memories
University of Queensland via EurekAlert – Saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation, according to research, opening a new avenue of investigation into how memories are…
Surprising Reasons You May Be Anxious + How to Use the Neurocycle to Manage & Reduce Anxiety
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #286) and blog, I am going to talk about anxiety. I get asked so many questions about anxiety, what it is, and how…
UCI-led Meta-analysis Identifies Hypertension Medications That Help Ward Off Memory Loss
University of California, Irvine via Newswise – A large-scale meta-analysis led by University of California, Irvine researchers provides the strongest evidence yet of which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss…
Having Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later Life
American Academy of Sleep Medicine via EurekAlert – A study of nearly 2,500 adults found that having trouble falling asleep, as compared to other patterns of insomnia, was the main insomnia…
Saffron Put to the Test for Alzheimer’s
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The spice saffron is pitted head-to-head against the leading drug for severe Alzheimer’s disease. What’s the latest on treating memory disorders with…
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Slash Your Risk of Cognitive Decline with This Simple Dietary Intervention
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Mushrooms are prized by chefs for their meaty, smoky taste – and their ability to enhance recipes with the savory, rich quality known as “umami.” Nutritionists…
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Brain Age from EEG Signals Recorded During Sleep Studies
American Academy of Sleep Medicine via EurekAlert – A study shows that a deep neural network model can accurately predict the brain age of healthy patients based on electroencephalogram data recorded…
Understanding Gut Inflammation May Hold Clues to Mitigating Parkinson’s Onset
Van Andel Research Institute via EurekAlert – GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (JUNE 8, 2021) — Chronic inflammation in the gut may propel processes in the body that give rise to Parkinson’s disease,…
Migraine Device Wins 2021 MedTech Breakthrough Award
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – The Nerivio therapeutic wearable for treating migraine pain won the “Best New Technology Solution for Pain Management” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards…
A Diagnostic Tool That Treats Autism Like Cancer
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – An Israeli pediatric hematologist-oncologist believes immunology is the key to diagnosing and treating many cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dr. Benjamin Gesundheit readily admits…
Heartbeat Can Help Detect Signs of Consciousness in Patients After a Coma
L’Université de Liège via Newswise – A new study conducted jointly by the University of Liege (Belgium) and the Ecole normale superieure – PSL (France) shows that heart brain interactions, measured using…
