FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2016·4 min readProteins That May Protect Against Age Related Illnesses DiscoveredResearchers have discovered six proteins that could help us to better understand how we age and could also potentially unlock new insights into a range of aging related diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2016·4 min readDiabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin SignallingA new study reports Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the hypothalamus, making it more likely that a person with Alzheimer's to develop diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2016·5 min readBrain is Vital for Glucose MetabolismAccording to researchers, neurons in the hypothalamus play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2016·5 min readDiabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIAA drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 13, 2016·2 min readLoss of Sleep During Adolescence May Be a Diabetes DangerA new study reports teen boys who experience a greater decline in slow wave sleep have a higher risk of developing insulin resistance than those who were able to maintain their sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 18, 2016·2 min readGet Some Rest! Catch Up Sleep Can Reduce Diabetes RiskResearchers report two consecutive nights of extended sleep may counteract the increased risk of diabetes associated with sleep loss.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 14, 2015·5 min readAge Related Cognitive Decline Genes Discovered in Adult Worm NeuronsFinding could point the way to new therapies to extend life and enhance healthy aging in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 23, 2015·6 min readHigh Fat Diets Prompt Immune Cells to Munch at SynapsesAccording to researchers, high fat diets appear to prompt microglia to start consuming synapses in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 5, 2015·4 min readLack of Sleep May Increase Diabetes RiskAccording to a new study, insufficient sleep can increase insulin sensitivity and heightens risk for developing diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 27, 2015·4 min readInsulin Influences Dopamine LevelsA new study reports that when there is more insulin in the brain, more dopamine will be released.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·September 17, 2015·2 min readObesity May Increase Risk of Meningioma Brain CancerResearchers report being obese or overweight could be a risk factor for developing meningioma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2015·4 min readResearchers Identify Three Distinct Subtypes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified three distinct sub-types of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to new fields of highly targeted Alzheimer's research and potential new treatments for the disease.Read More
