FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotech·May 3, 2020Earbud-like nerve stimulator shows promise for relieving indigestionFor the 15% of American adults who suffer from frequent indigestion or functional dyspepsia, a new, non-invasive treatment may provide some relief. Respiratory-gated Auricular Vagal Afferent Nerve Stimulation (RAVANS), a form of taVNS, delivers short pulses of painless electrical current to the vagus nerve in tune with respiratory rhythms. The device can modulate the stomach's response to food ingestion, which is often impaired in those with functional dyspepsia. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2020Breathing during exercise is harder for women than menOn average, women have to work harder to breathe during strenuous exercise than men. The findings not only shed light on how sex may affect exercise dynamics but also the differences in how men and women experience airway disorders, such as asthma and COPD. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 27, 2020High-fat diet consequences include mental fatigueRats fed on a high-fat diet were more mentally exhausted following a novel object recognition test than those fed a healthier diet. Findings suggest high-fat diets not only contribute to obesity, but they can also have an impact on mental fatigue and cognitive abilities. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2020Reducing early brain inflammation could slow Alzheimer’s progressionReducing neuroinflammation in the brain before cognitive impairment becomes apparent can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2020CBD shows promise for fighting aggressive brain cancerCannabidiol (CBD) appears to slow the growth of glioblastoma brain cancer cells in both animal and human cell lines. CBD's anti-cancer actions target mitochondria, causing them to dysfunction and release harmful reactive oxygen species. Cancer cells treated with CBD exhibited significant decreases in mitochondrial activity. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 9, 2019Curbing Morning Sickness with Cannabis May Lead to Behavioral and Memory Problems in ChildrenThe use of cannabis to curb the symptoms of morning sickness has been linked to behavioral and memory deficits in children. In utero exposure to marijuana alters neural networks in the developing hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory and learning. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2019Could eating garlic reduce aging-related memory problems?Eating garlic containing allyl sulfide may promote memory consolidation and improve cognition by restoring essential gut bacteria. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 7, 2019Gum bacteria implicated in Alzheimer’s and other diseasesStudy tracks how bacteria associated with gum disease can travel through the body and exude toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia. Read More
