Posts Tagged ‘brain and cognitive health’
Discovery of new role for the brain’s immune cells could have implications for Alzheimer’s
New findings reveal that brain immune cells, known as microglia, help regulate blood flow and maintain critical blood vessels. …
Read Full ArticleHow highly processed foods harm memory in the aging brain
A diet of highly processed food led to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of aging rats that was accompanied by behavioral signs of memory loss …
Read Full ArticleResearchers find warning signs for dementia in blood
Study shows levels of certain microRNAs in blood indicate risk for dementia. …
Read Full ArticleToxic fatty acids to blame for brain cell death after injury
Astrocytes that normally nourish healthy neurons release toxic fatty acids in response to neuron damage …
Read Full ArticleCancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
A cancer drug that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. …
Read Full ArticleBrain-circuit discovery may help explain sex differences in binge alcohol drinking
A brain circuit that works as a “brake” on binge alcohol drinking may help explain male-female differences in vulnerability to alcohol use disorders …
Read Full ArticleTreating severe depression with on-demand brain stimulation
A precision medicine approach has successfully managed treatment-resistant depression by identifying and modulating the brain circuit that’s uniquely associated with symptoms. ..
Read Full ArticlePsychological treatment alters brain networks and yields lasting pain relief
Two-thirds of chronic back pain patients who underwent a four-week psychological treatment were pain-free or nearly pain-free post-treatment. …
Read Full ArticleAntidepressants inhibit cancer growth in mice
Classic antidepressants slowed the growth of pancreatic and colon cancers in mice, and when combined with immunotherapy, they even stopped cancer growth long-term. …
Read Full ArticleNovel small molecule drug potently attenuates neuroinflammation in brain and glial cells
A small molecule drug that can potently attenuate the triggers of neuroinflammation may represent a promising new approach to treat neurological diseases. …
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