FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 18, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Drug Could Help Smokers QuitAccording to a new study, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors commonly used to help treat Alzheimer's disease appear to help smokers reduce cigarette consumption.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 18, 2016·3 min readCommon Antibiotic May Be Linked to Temporary Mental ConfusionAccording to researchers, some common antibiotics could be linked to delirium and some other temporary brain problems.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
FeaturedNeurology·February 12, 2016·8 min readResearchers Identify ‘Neurostatin’ That Could Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports researchers have identified a drug that targets the first steps in a toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 10, 2016·5 min readShedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking BehaviorsAccording to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 10, 2016·3 min readTeaching Neurons to Respond to Placebos Could Help Treat Parkinson’sResearchers have discovered a way to make neurons respond to placebos. They believe the findings could be used as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 9, 2016·5 min readUsing Medical Marijuana to Stop Childhood SeizuresA new study reviews the use of medical marijuana as a potential treatment for childhood seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 3, 2016·3 min readDrug Prevents Age Related Brain Changes in RatsA new study reports researchers have been able to delay key age related brain changes with the help of a compound.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readConversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure MedicationResearchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readTeen Suicide: ADHD Medication as PreventionA new study reports that, despite black-box warnings about the suicide potential of some ADHD medications, the increase of use in these drugs has been associated with reduced suicide risks in teens.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·January 28, 2016·3 min readNew Painkiller May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative to MorphineResearchers have developed a new pain relieving medication that is as strong as morphine, but is less likely to be addictive, and with fewer side effects.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 28, 2016·3 min readAnother Piece of Parkinson’s Disease Pathology Puzzle IdentifiedA new study describes a novel route for therapeutic development and intervention testing for Parkinson's disease.Read More