How Gut Bacteria Affects the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut is able to metabolize levodopa into dopamine in Parkinson's patients.... Read More...
neuropharmacology
Stroke Drug May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s
Researchers report a new drug being developed to treat stroke patients may also have neuroprotective properties against Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
Sleeping Though a Fire Alarm: Benzodiazepines Prevent Ability to Wake in Response to Threat
Researchers report popular benzodiazepine sleep medications, such as Ambien and Halcion, caused test subjects to sleep through fire alarm drills. However, a newly developed class of sleeping medications perverse the ability to wake in response to threat.... Read More...
Ketamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction Treatments
A new study reveals the combination of ketamine with naltrexone can help treat symptoms of both depression and addiction.... Read More...
How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Researchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.... Read More...
Statins May Help Treat Serious Mental Illness
A new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.... Read More...
Exercise Hormone May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Researchers report the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease contain less of the exercise related hormone called irisin. Boosting levels of irisin in the brain could slow the progression of the neurodegenerative disease. ... Read More...
Histamines Can Boost Long Term Memory of Objects
Researchers report histamines can help improve memory of objects up-to 25 days longer than normal in mice, as well as improving people's long term memory test scores. The study suggests taking histamines may help alleviate symptoms of memory disorders such as Alzheimer's and other dementias.... Read More...
Botox Reduces Chronic Migraine Attacks
According to researchers, Botulinum toxin, or Botox, injections can help to reduce the frequency of chronic migraines. Compared to those treated with a placebo, migraine suffers experienced 1.6 fewer attacks per month following Botox injections. ... Read More...
Living a Stronger and Longer Life
Researchers have identified a molecule that causes the decline of motor function and increased frailty in nematodes. Targeting the molecule with paxilline helps improve motor function and longevity.... Read More...
Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain
Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.... Read More...
A Pathway to a Vaccine and Drugs for Late Onset Alzheimer’s
Researchers have successfully neutralized a genetic risk factor found in up to 80% of Alzheimer's patients. The ability to neutralize ApoE4 could help in the development of a vaccine, as well as other therapeutics, for late onset Alzheimer's.... Read More...