FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 2, 2017·5 min readHealthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms: Mouse StudyA new study from Virginia Tech reveals a healthy bacteria found in yogurt could reduce some lupus symptoms. The study expands on earlier work from the researchers, noting a lack of Lactobacillus in both mice and humans with lupus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2017·5 min readMaternal Diet Could Affect Kid’s Brain Reward CircuitryResearchers report rats that ate fatty or junk foods during pregnancy tended to have heavier pups that preferred the taste of fat directly following weaning. They also noted mothers who ate energy rich food either during pregnancy or while breastfeeding had an increased risk of their children becoming obese later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2017·5 min readHow Ketogenic Diets Curb InflammationThe neurological benefits experienced by those with epilepsy who follow ketogenic diets may be a result of the low carb diet lowering brain inflammation, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 12, 2017·5 min readBody Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on PoundsA new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 11, 2017·3 min readEating Oily Fish During Pregnancy May Reduce Schizophrenia Risk in OffspringA new study reports increased risk of schizophrenia in mice whose mothers were deprived of DHA during pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 9, 2017·4 min readNutrition Has Benefits For Brain OrganizationA new study reveals higher levels of monounsaturated fatty acids are linked to greater general intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2017·5 min readLater Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass IndexAccording to researchers, those who eat in close proximity to their natural melatonin onset are more likely to have a higher percentage of body fat and BMI than those who eat earlier.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 5, 2017·5 min readKetogenic Diet Improves Lifespan and Memory in Aging MiceResearchers report mice that were put on a ketogenic diet showed significant improvements in memory and were more likely to survive to older ages than those on different diets.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 30, 2017·2 min readHealthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging BrainA new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 17, 2017·4 min readRecently Discovered Protein Controls Appetite and Body Fat CompositionNPGL, a recently discovered protein, influences fat storage in the human body, even when on a calorie restricted diet. Researchers believe this mechanism had evolutionary benefits and the protein could be a potential target to treat obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2017·5 min readIt’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s What’s Eating YouAutophagy allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 1, 2017·4 min readDietary Restriction Can Improve Learning in WormsA PLOS Biology study reports a dietary restriction increases a worm's ability to form associations.Read More
