Increased use of antibiotics may predispose to Parkinson’s disease
Excessive exposure to certain antibiotics can predispose a person to Parkinson's disease, with a delay of onset of up to 15 years.... Read More...
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Scientists find promising drug combination against lethal childhood brain cancers
Researchers have discovered a pair of drugs that work together to kill cancer cells and counter genetic mutations that cause diffuse midline gliomas.... Read More...
Non-coding DNA located outside chromosomes may help drive glioblastoma
Extra DNA is critical for maintaining cancer-causing gene activation and supporting the cancer cell's ability to survive.... Read More...
Inflammatory processes drive progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases
The NLPR3 inflammasome and the inflammatory response it triggers play a critical role in the emergence of tau pathology. ... Read More...
Yoga and physical therapy as treatment for chronic lower back pain also improves sleep
Following 12 weeks of yoga instruction, people with chronic lower back pain reported a significant improvement in symptoms and better sleep over 52 weeks.... Read More...
Cannabis found not to be a substitute for opioids
Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis helps patients with opioid use disorder to stop using opioids.... Read More...
Research reveals no link between statins and memory loss
Study reveals there is no link between memory decline and statin use in older adults. Additionally, no association was found between statin use and cognitive decline in those with genetic risk factors for dementia.... Read More...
Fecal transplantation to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease: Hope or hype?
Study reflects on the possible use of fecal microbiome transplants and pre/probiotics to help with the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Findings reveal fecal transplants have not yet been proven to be effective for motor symptoms associated with the condition, and probiotics have only been shown to assist with constipation.... Read More...
Long-term blood pressure variation and risk of dementia
Patients who experience substantial changes in blood pressure over time have an increased risk of developing dementia.... Read More...
Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Short term increases in sugar consumption raise the susceptibility to colitis and worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease in mouse models.... Read More...
Inflammatory bowel disease appears to impact risk of Parkinson’s disease
Study provides new insights into how the immune system and inflammation play a role in the development and progression of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Potential vitamin and Alzheimer’s drug produced in yeast
Researchers were able to produce 0.6 grams of ergothioneine, a natural amino acid that has promising effects on Alzheimer's disease in animal studies, per liter of yeast broth via a small scale fermentation process.... Read More...