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·February 25, 2020·4 min read

Regular walnut consumption linked to health and longevity in women

Women in their late 50s and early 60s who eat at least two servings of walnuts per week had an increased likelihood of healthy aging compared to those who did not.

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·February 25, 2020·4 min read

A weak heart also damages the brain

Heart insufficiency has a negative impact on gray matter in the brain. Weak heart function was linked to decreased gray matter in areas of the brain associated with memory and learning, including the hippocampus and parietal medial cortex. This may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 24, 2020·4 min read

‘Resetting’ immune cells improves traumatic brain injury recovery

By inhibiting a particular receptor microglia use to survive, researchers reduced neuroinflammation and prompted recovery following traumatic brain injury in mouse models.

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·February 24, 2020·3 min read

Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in treating stroke, dementia, and migraines

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows promise in diminishing the effects of early dementia and proves a safe and effective method for treating acute migraine and PPA.

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·February 23, 2020·2 min read

Wearable brain stimulation could safely improve motor function after stroke

A new, non-invasive wearable magnetic device stimulates the brain to rewire itself is safe to use and could help improve recovery for stroke survivors.

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·February 23, 2020·2 min read

Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms using a robot

Doctors have successfully used robotic technology to treat brain aneurysms. The robotic system could eventually allow remote surgery, enabling surgeons to treat brain disorders that require surgery from afar.

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·February 21, 2020·5 min read

Ethnobotanical medicine is effective against the bacterium causing Lyme disease

Ethnobotanical plant extracts, including Ghanaian quinine and Japanese knotweed, show strong activity against B.burgdorferi, outperforming current antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease.

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·February 20, 2020·4 min read

Want to live longer? Stay in school

A person's level of education is the best predictor of lifespan, a new study reports. 13% of those with a high school education or less died before the age of 60. Only 5% of people with a college-level education died before the age of 60.

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·February 20, 2020·7 min read

Artificial intelligence yields drug that halts antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A new deep learning algorithm helped researchers identify a powerful new antibiotic compound that kills many of the world's most problematic, disease-causing bacterias, including those which have so far been resistant to common antibiotics.

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·February 20, 2020·3 min read

Extended antidepressant use creates physical dependence

Long-term use of antidepressants can create physical dependence and severe withdrawal symptoms for patients looking to stop their treatment. Patients who quit their medication often experience Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome, which results in flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, and other symptoms associated with withdrawal.

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·February 20, 2020·4 min read

Some antibiotics prescribed during pregnancy linked to health disorders

Mothers who were prescribed macrolide antibiotics, including erythromycin and azithromycin, early in pregnancy had an increased risk of their child being born with malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations. However, researchers found no link between exposure to these antibiotics and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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·February 17, 2020·6 min read

Mortality from all causes over 40% higher in female domestic abuse survivors

Women who have experienced domestic violence are 44% more likely to die from any cause compared to the general population. They also have a 51% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and a 31% higher risk of being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.

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Regular walnut consumption linked to health and longevity in women

A weak heart also damages the brain

‘Resetting’ immune cells improves traumatic brain injury recovery

Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in treating stroke, dementia, and migraines

Wearable brain stimulation could safely improve motor function after stroke

Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms using a robot

Ethnobotanical medicine is effective against the bacterium causing Lyme disease

Want to live longer? Stay in school

Artificial intelligence yields drug that halts antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Extended antidepressant use creates physical dependence

Some antibiotics prescribed during pregnancy linked to health disorders

Mortality from all causes over 40% higher in female domestic abuse survivors

Daily Activity and Positive Mood Form a Continuous Loop

Father’s Pre-Conception Drinking Damages Offspring Mitochondria

Disrupting Cancer Drug’s Cognitive Decline Loop

Partial Binding Locks Brain’s Common Kainate Receptor Open

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