Promising New Drug Could Slow Progression of ALS
John Jeffay via Israel21c – A chance encounter with an inspiring ALS patient, prompted Alon Ben-Noon to set up NeuroSense Therapeutics, a startup developing a drug combo that aims to slow progression…
Brain Cell Grafts in Monkeys Jump-Start Human Trial for New Parkinson’s Treatment
University of Wisconsin–Madison via Newswise – People with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of…
NEW Research Links 3 More Pesticides to Parkinson’s Disease
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – The call to restrict or ban pesticide use is not mere alarmism; it’s grounded in substantial evidence and urgent necessity. Paraquat – a highly toxic…
These Harmful Pesticides Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
Al Sears, MD, CNS – A couple of weeks ago, I told you the EPA and the FDA gave Bayer Pharmaceuticals the greenlight to keep selling the weed killer Roundup……
New Research May Yield Treatment to Halt Parkinson’s
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Scientists from the University of Haifa reported in the journal NJP Parkinson’s Disease a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to treatments stopping the spread of…
Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via NutritionFacts – Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns about foods such as ghee, canned tuna, processed meat, and…
The Answer to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Is All in Your Eyes
Brian Blum via Israel21c – “Look into my eyes. What do you see?” the man says to his wife. “I see Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS,” she replies. Not the most romantic interchange.…
How to Use the Mind to Improve Your Physical Performance
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Most of us can conjure up a vivid mental image of our favorite food. Just thinking about it can make our mouths water. Israeli physical therapist…
Drinking THIS Popular Beverage Slashes Depression and Suicide Risk by Half, According to Study
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – In the song “9 to 5,” from the 1980 movie of the same name, singer Dolly Parton refers to coffee as a “cup of ambition.” Now,…
Dance Training With Music Can Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
York University via News-Medical – A new study published in Brain Sciences today, shows patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease (PD) can slow the progress of the disease by participating in dance…
Component Derived from Turmeric Essential Oil Exhibits Neuroprotective Effects
Kumamoto University via News-Medical – Researchers from Kumamoto University, Japan have found that a component derived from turmeric essential oil, aromatic turmerone (ar-turmerone), and its derivatives act directly on dopaminergic nerves…
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,…
The Parkinson’s Disease Gut Has an Overabundance of Opportunistic Pathogens
University of Alabama at Birmingham via Newswise – Parkinson’s disease is a common, progressive and debilitating neurodegenerative disease. It currently cannot be prevented or cured. In 2003, Heiko Braak proposed that…
Molecular ‘Switch’ Reverses Chronic Inflammation and Aging
University of California – Berkeley via Science Daily – Scientists have identified a molecular ‘switch’ that controls the immune machinery responsible for chronic inflammation in the body. The finding could…
Parkinson’s Disease Could Be Prevented by Gut Microbes
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical Net – One common gut organism that helps us digest food better could also be a powerful instrument in preventing or reversing the symptoms…