Dolphin Brains Show Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers discover tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brains of older dolphins that had died after being washed up on the Spanish coast.... Read More...
Type 2 Diabetes
Lower Brain Glucose Levels in Brains of People With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Yale researchers report people with type 2 diabetes and obesity have reduced levels of glucose in their brains. The finding may help explain why obese people and those with T2DM have increased risk of eating disorders and Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Researchers Uncover Source of Diabetic Pain
Researchers from King's College London have identified a single protein molecule that may be responsible for chronic nerve pain in diabetes.... Read More...
Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain
A new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy.... Read More...
Weight Gain Receptor Linked to Antipsychotic Drug
A new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications.... Read More...
Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging
A new study in Neuropsychopharmacology reveals an association between faster aging and bipolar depression. Researchers discovered those with bipolar disorder who did not take lithum had shorter telomere length than those with the disorder who took the medication. The study suggests reduced telomere length could reduce hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for mood disorders.... Read More...
“Exercise in a Pill” Boosts Athletic Endurance By 70 Percent
Chemical compound mimics the beneficial effects of exercise, including fat burning and increasing stamina, a new study reports.... Read More...
Your Muscles Can ‘Taste’ Sugar
Researchers have discovered a mechanism of glucose sensing by muscles that contribute to the regulation of blood sugar levels in the body.... Read More...
Dieting Causes Epigenetic Changes During Ageing
According to researchers, dietary restrictions can lead to alterations in lipid metabolism, which helps to increase lifespan in mice.... Read More...
Fructose is Generated in the Human Brain
Researchers report the brain is able to convert glucose into fructose.... Read More...
Glucose Deprivation in the Brain Sets Stage for Alzheimer’s
Researchers discover a decline in glucose levels in the brain that occurs during the early stages of MCI.... Read More...
Schizophrenia Could Directly Increase Diabetes Risk
A new study reports people with schizophrenia may be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.... Read More...