FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 10, 2013·3 min readAlzheimer’s and Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious CycleAccording to a new study, diabetic episodes of hypoglycemia may increase the risk of developing dementia, while having dimentia could increase the risk of experiencing low blood sugar levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 4, 2013·3 min readHeart Health Matters to Your BrainNew research finds an increased risk for cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 26, 2013·2 min readSweet News for Stem Cell’s ‘Holy Grail’Using a sugar-coated scaffold, researchers move closer to unlocking the therapeutic use of stem cells to treat a wide range of diseases from Alzheimer's to diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2012·2 min readBrain Neurons and Diet Influence Onset of Obesity and Diabetes in MiceThe absence of a specific type of neuron in the brain can lead to obesity and diabetes in mice report researchers. The outcome, however, depends on the type of diet that the animals are fed.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·May 29, 2012·3 min readExendin-4 Diabetes Medication may Minimize Damage for Blast Related TBIDiabetes Drug Could Be a Promising Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury TAU research finds that existing diabetes medication may ease...Read More
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