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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea

Dronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.

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·November 16, 2017·13 min read

An Internal Fountain of Youth: Why These Amish Live Longer and Healthier

Researchers have identified a genetic mutation in an extended Amish family that allow them to live 10 percent longer and have 10 percent longer telomeres than other Amish kindred members who do not have the mutation. People with this mutation also have a lower diabetes risk and lower vascular aging, researchers note.

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·November 6, 2017·7 min read

Targeting Cancer’s Achilles Heel

Researchers report they have developed a new method for treating cancer that has shown to almost completely eradicate the disease in cell cultures within the lab.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Close Friends Linked to a Sharper Memory

A new PLOS ONE study reports superagers who maintain positive friendships have better cognitive ability and slower memory decline that peers who do not maintain strong social networks.

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·October 18, 2017·6 min read

‘Wasabi Receptor’ for Pain Discovered in Flatworms

Discovery could pave the way for new treatments for chronic pain in humans, researchers report.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Bright Light Therapy at Midday Helps Bipolar Patients

A treatment shown to improve symptoms of SAD has proven to be effective for treating bipolar disorder. Researchers report a six week course of bright light therapy improves symptoms of depression and daily functioning for bipolar patients.

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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

Brain Rewiring in Parkinson’s Disease May Contribute to Abnormal Movement

Abnormal activity involving the globus pallidus may be responsible for movement dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

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·September 8, 2017·4 min read

Interrupting Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports antioxidant intervention during early stages of Parkinson's disease may help slow its progression.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Reversing Fetal Alcohol Damage After Birth

Researchers from Northwestern University reveal that, with the aid of two drugs, it may be possible to repair neurological damage caused as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. The study reports both drugs help normalize genes that control DNA methyl transferase1 expression, an enzyme critical for brain development.

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·July 10, 2017·4 min read

Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at Night

Researchers at Northwestern University report older adults who suffer from sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome might enjoy a better night's sleep by cultivating a purpose in life.