While gut microbes may be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, gut fungi are not, a new study reports. The study refutes the speculation gut anti-fungal treatments are helpful for Parkinson's patients. Read More
Positive messages about unity and togetherness are more effective at getting people to mask up and protect against COVID-19 than messages based on fear. Read More
Menopausal women who frequently sunbathe have increased levels of gonadotropins and lower levels of estrogen than their peers who are not active sun worshipers. Low estrogen levels and higher levels of other hormones increase the risk for a number of health problems, including Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Major surgery can trigger different patterns of cognitive alterations depending on previous presence, or absence, of Alzheimer's pathologies. Read More
Exposure to BPA during the gestational period leads to decreased neural viability and neural density in the hippocampus of male offspring. Additionally, exposure led to the dysregulation of ASD-related genes in the hippocampus. Findings suggest BPA may serve as an environmental factor that contributes to the prevalence of male-bias in autism. Read More
Using an egg, researchers discover how trauma occurs to the brain as a result of impact. Read More
A simple vision test can predict whether a person with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive decline or dementia within 18 months. Read More
Infant children whose mothers experienced neglect when they were young showed altered brain circuitry in areas associated with anxiety and fear response. Read More
Increased alpha waves in the prefrontal cortex and decreased P3 activity in the parietal cortex are potential neural biomarkers for breaks in our attention span. Read More
From retaining old emails to accumulating digital files, digital hoarding is emerging as a potential problem for people. Read More
Better glucose uptake compensates for age-related motor deterioration and extends lifespan in fruitflies. Read More
A novel flexible, breathable magnetic skin allows people with quadriplegia to move around their environment with greater ease. Read More