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·August 22, 2016·4 min read

Stroke Like Brain Damage Reduced By Omega 3 Injection: Mouse Study

Researchers report omega-3 fatty acids reduced brain damage in mouse models of stoke.

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·August 22, 2016·5 min read

World’s Most In Depth Study to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Researchers announce a new study that aims to identify new biomarkers that can be detected during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 22, 2016·4 min read

Stem Cell Therapy Heals Injured Mouse Brain

Researchers report a new technique may help increase the production of neurons in mice following a stroke.

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·August 19, 2016·6 min read

Zika Virus May Affect Adult Brain Cells

A new study reports adult brain cells in areas associated with memory and learning may be vulnerable to the Zika virus.

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·August 18, 2016·5 min read

New Mechanism Discovered for Alzheimer’s Risk Gene

A new discovery could help answer the question as to how extra ApoE4 may cause Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 18, 2016·3 min read

Designer Agent Blocks Pain Without Morphine’s Side Effects: Mouse Study

Researchers have developed a new compound that selectively targets the brain's analgesic circuitry, but does not trigger potentially lethal side effects like traditional opioids.

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·August 18, 2016·5 min read

Calcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Women With Certain Health Conditions

According to researchers, calcium supplements could be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in older women who have had a stroke or show signs of cerebrovascular disease.

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·August 16, 2016·4 min read

Chronic Pain Linked to Partners of People With Depression

A new study reports people with partners who suffer from depression are more likely to suffer from chronic pain.

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·August 16, 2016·4 min read

Exercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.