Losing tongue fat improves sleep apnea
Reduction in tongue fat volume is the main link between weight loss and sleep apnea improvement.... Read More...
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Research identifies changes in neural circuits underlying self-control during adolescence
Structure and functional coupling in the rostrolateral prefrontal cortex supports age relates improvements in executive abilities.... Read More...
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Older males who were treated with androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer had an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over a ten-year follow-up.... Read More...
Study reveals genes associated with heavy drinking and alcoholism
18 genetic variants have been identified which appear to be associated with alcohol use disorder and heavy drinking. Of these genes, five were overlapped, eight were associated with heavy consumption and five were linked to an increased risk of AUD. The study concluded that while heavy drinking is a risk factor for alcoholism, it is not a sufficient cause of the disorder.... Read More...
How the Brain Develops Before Birth is Tightly Controlled by RNA Modifications
A new study sheds light on how the brain grows during early stages of embryonic development.... Read More...
Eye Changes May Signal Frontotemporal Lobe Degeneration
Researchers report a non-invasive retina test could help to accurately diagnose frontotemporal degeneration.... Read More...
Shortened Telomeres Linked to Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Shortened telomeres may impede the ability for new muscle regeneration in those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a new study reports.... Read More...
High Moral Reasoning Associated With Increased Reward System Activity
University of Pennsylvania researchers report people who report higher levels of moral reasoning show increased activity in brain areas associated with reward. The study may improve understanding as to why some people are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors.... Read More...
Study Confirms Sniff Test May Be Useful in Diagnosing Early Alzheimer’s
Researchers report the sniff test may be used to diagnose mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...