Parkinson’s is Partly an Autoimmune Disease
T cells may be tricked into thinking dopamine neurons are foreign due to the build up of damaged alpha-synuclein, a new study reports.... Read More...
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Mathematical Modeling Uncovers Mysteries of HIV Infection in the Brain
A new math model has helped researchers to uncover the progression of HIV infection in the brain.... Read More...
Rate of Alzheimer’s Deaths on the Rise
New findings report the rate of Alzheimer's disease related deaths in the US has increased by more than 50% in the past 15 years.... Read More...
Culprit Hidden in Plain Sight in Alzheimer’s Development
Study raises further concern about exposure to air pollution and Alzheimer's development.... Read More...
Does Consuming Low Fat Dairy Increase Parkinson’s Risk?
According to researchers, people who consumed at least three servings of low fat dairy a day were had a 34% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Breastfeeding May Protect Against Chronic Pain Following a C-Section
Researchers report mothers who breastfed their babies for at least 2 months following a c-section were three times less likely to experience chronic pain than those who breastfed for shorter periods of time, or formula fed their babies.... Read More...
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Patient Lifespans
Researchers report artificial intelligence systems are able to predict a person's life span by reviewing CT images of their organs.... Read More...
Seasonal Flu Infection May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A new study reports mice infected with a flu virus had an increased risk of developing Parkinson's symptoms. Importantly, mice vaccinated against the flu were less sensitive to MPTP and less likely to develop Parkinson's like symptoms.... Read More...
Head and Neck Cancers Involving HPV On the Rise: Redefining HPV Related Cancers
Head and neck cancers involving HPV are on the rise and researchers fear we may be seeing the start of an epidemic.... Read More...
Brain Detects Disease in Others Even Before it Breaks Out
According to researchers, our senses of smell and vision make us aware that someone is on the verge of sickness, even before symptoms appear.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Share Common Crucial Feature
Findings may explain how neurodegenerative diseases spread throughout the brain and disrupt normal functions. Additionally, treatment for one disease could possibly work for the other two also.... Read More...
Air Pollution May Disrupt Sleep
A new study suggests air pollution could be a reason for sleep disruptions.... Read More...