Bali Secret Grows New Brain Cells
Al Sears, MD, CNS – When I was in Bali, I learned that elephants – which are well known for their long and impressive memories – go to great lengths…
Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Lasting Brain Inflammation
Arizona State University via News-Medical – The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ, often able to heal itself even from significant trauma. The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ,…
New Research Promises Advances to Brain Cancer Treatment
Zachy Hennessey via Israel21c – By starving tumors of glucose, researchers may have found an innovative way of selectively killing cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. A team of researchers at Ben-Gurion…
Soft, Stretchy ‘Jelly Batteries’ Inspired by Electric Eels
University of Cambridge via EurekAlert! – Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver…
New Technique Connects Lab-Grown “Neural Organoids” to Resemble Brain Circuits
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo via News-Medical – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is extremely prevalent among adults, affecting over 800 million individuals worldwide. The idea of growing a…
3 Simple Ways to Improve Brain Health
Sima Ash via NaturalHealth365 – Approximately 5.4 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to triple by 2050. In addition, the rate of children with…
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…
Seeking a Treatment for IBS Pain in Tarantula Venom
American Chemical Society via EurekAlert – For patients who have inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), the condition is literally a pain in the gut. Chronic — or long-term — abdominal pain is…
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…
Scientists Believe Constipation Can Be An Early Sign of Parkinson’s Disease
Brian Blum via Israel21c – If you suffer from constipation, it might be a sign of early Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Goethe University in Frankfurt,…
Tools to Exercise Your Brain and Improve Cognitive Function
Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – Your brain is one of the most complex organs in your body and is responsible for your movements, mood, and thoughts. Without your brain…
Scientists Create Artificial Neurons that Help Cure Chronic Diseases
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News Medical-Net – Artificial brain cells could now be implanted in the brain to repair the damage caused by chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s…
Transplanted Brain Stem Cells Survive Without Anti-Rejection Drugs
Johns Hopkins Medicine via Science Daily – In experiments in mice, researchers say they have developed a way to successfully transplant certain protective brain cells without the need for lifelong…
