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·June 28, 2021·5 min read

Prevailing Alzheimer’s Theory in Question With New Discovery

Study finds amyloid-beta plaques may not be the cause of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease, but instead a consequence of the disease. Regardless of the levels of amyloid plaques, researchers found individuals with high levels of amyloid peptide were cognitively normal. Higher levels of soluble amyloid beta peptide were also linked to people having a larger hippocampus.

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·July 14, 2020·5 min read

COVID-19 May Attack Patients’ Central Nervous System

Psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, may be a sign COVID-19 is affecting the central nervous system of patients, a new study reports.

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·May 27, 2020·3 min read

Study uncovers clues to COVID-19 in the brain

Altered mental state and strokes are the most common neurological symptoms associated with coronavirus infection.

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·August 22, 2019·4 min read

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes

Ginkgo Biloba, a popular herbal supplement, may help in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The supplement had a promising effect on beta cells of Langerhans in rat models of the disease. Additionally, Ginkgo Biloba reduced oxidative stress associated with type 2 diabetes.

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·May 26, 2019·5 min read

Simple test can tell if you’re stressed out

Scientists have developed a new, non-invasive stress test that uses ultraviolet light to measure stress hormone levels in bodily fluids.

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·May 21, 2019·4 min read

Link between air pollution and anxiety in children investigated

Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution from traffic have increased levels of myo-inositol in the brain. The increase in myo-inositol was associated with higher risk of generalized anxiety in children.

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·June 12, 2017·8 min read

AI That Can Shoot Down Fighter Planes Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports artificial intelligence used by the military to help shoot down fighter planes can accurately predict treatment outcomes for people with bipolar disorder.

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·May 9, 2017·7 min read

Female Hormones May Trigger Headaches in Girls Battling Migraine

According to researchers, lower levels of progesterone was associated with higher incidences of migraines in older teen girls, while in younger teens, the opposite was true.