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Compound Found in Citrus Enhances Neurogenesis in Mice

September 25, 2020

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September 25, 2020

The flavonoid naringenin, found in grapefruit and citrus, reduced levels of inflammatory and senescent neural cells and increased neurogenesis in mice, the creation of new neurons. Read more

09/25/2020

Pterostilbene, Found in Blueberries, Treats Inflammatory Disorders in New Study

September 24, 2020

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September 24, 2020

The polyphenolic compound pterostilbene, found in blueberries, functions similarly to resveratrol, with strong immunosuppressive properties to potentially treat chronic inflammatory disorders. Read more

09/24/2020

Gut Microbiome Plays Important Role in Sleep Apnea

September 23, 2020

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September 23, 2020

Transplanting the gut microbiome from mice with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) into other mice caused sleep abnormalities in the recipients. Targeting the microbiome may be helpful for OSA treatments. Read more

09/23/2020

Successfully Treating Lupus by Targeting Plasma, Small Study Finds

September 22, 2020

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September 22, 2020

The use of the antibody daratumumab, which targets plasma cells, successfully modulated immune markers of two patients with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus. Read more

09/22/2020

Risk of Recurrent Heart Attacks Declining, Especially in Women

September 21, 2020

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September 21, 2020

Over the past decade, the risk of having a recurrent heart attack has declined, with a greater decline seen with women. However, the risk of heart attack and death after heart attack remains high. Read more

09/21/2020

Actively Speaking Two Languages Reduces Risk of Dementia

September 18, 2020

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September 18, 2020

Regularly speaking two languages, and having done so for all of one's life, delays symptoms of cognitive decline and dementia in a study of older adults in Barcelona. Read more

09/18/2020

Exercise Protocol Improves Parkinson's Symptoms

September 17, 2020

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September 17, 2020

An exercise protocol that stimulates motor and cognitive skills mitigates gait freezing, a common and debilitating symptom of Parkinson's disease characterized by inability to move the feet. Read more

09/17/2020

Certain Immune Cells Linked to Anxiety

September 16, 2020

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September 16, 2020

Immune cells surrounding the brain called gamma delta T cells produce the cytokine IL-17, which affects brain function and neural interaction and causes anxious behaviors in mice. Read more

09/16/2020

New Way to Test Glucose With Painless Microneedle Patch

September 15, 2020

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September 15, 2020

A microneedle patch with a paper sensor may be a new non-invasive and painless way to test glucose levels, which could help to monitor pre-diabetes. Read more

09/15/2020

Does Chronic Stress Cause Bone Loss?

September 14, 2020

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September 14, 2020

Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression are linked to lower bone mineral density. Anxiety and stress increase norepinephrine levels, which lowers osteogenic markers and causes bone loss. Read more

09/14/2020

Mindfulness With Paced Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure, Study Finds

September 11, 2020

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September 11, 2020

Mindfulness with paced breathing—deep, slow breathing with rates between 5 to 7 per minute, compared to 12 to 14—reduced blood pressure by reducing stress chemicals and increasing vascular relaxation. Read more

09/11/2020

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Dyslexia

September 10, 2020

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September 10, 2020

Non-invasive electrical brain stimulation synchronized neural activity at the 30 Hz frequency, leading to improved reading accuracy and reduced phonological deficits related to dyslexia. Read more

09/10/2020

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