FeaturedNeurology·March 3, 2017·5 min readFurther Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 2, 2017·4 min readHow Breast Cancer Spreads to the BrainResearchers have discovered the mechanism behind the development of brain metastases in women with HER2-positive breast cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 2, 2017·4 min readSex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain TherapiesThe microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2017·3 min readFirst Known Case of CTE With No History of Head TraumaResearchers report they have found evidence of CTE in the brain of a patient with no history of head trauma or concussion.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·5 min readRed Hair Gene Variant May Underlie Association Between Parkinson’s and MelanomaMice that carry a gene associated with red hair have reduced production of dopamine in the substantia nigra and are more susceptible to toxins that can damage these dopaminergic neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·4 min readIntestinal Bacteria Alter Gut and Brain FunctionA new study reaffirms the link between intestinal bacteria and altered gut and brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·March 1, 2017·5 min readReading Can Help With Chronic PainShared reading may be a helpful therapy, and an alternative to CBT, to help those living with chronic pain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 28, 2017·4 min readNew Approach to Treating Alzheimer’sResearchers reveal a possible new method to help treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2017·5 min readDietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep ApneaResearchers report Yohimbine, a dietary supplement derived from tree bark, shows potential in the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for those with anxiety disorders and high blood pressure.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·February 24, 2017·6 min readTo Drink or Not To Drink: The Aging Brain and AlcoholA new paper raised the question, can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment?Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2017·4 min readSugar’s “Tipping Point” Link to Alzheimer’s RevealedIn early Alzheimer's, glycation damages an enzyme that plays a crucial role in immune response and insulin regulation, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 23, 2017·3 min readModified Atkins Diet May Help Kids With Rare Form of EpilepsyChildren with a rare form of epilepsy called Doose syndrome experiences seizure reduction, with 47% becoming seizure free, after following a modified version of the Atkins diet.Read More