Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Big data, bench science suggests drug may slow Parkinson's progression in people
A drug used to treat enlarged prostate may also be able to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Sep 16, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Study shows gene defect's role in autism-like behavior
Scientists affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute have discovered how a defective gene causes brain changes that lead to the atypical social behavior characteristic of autism. The research offers a potential target for ...
Aug 10, 2012
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Neuroscience
Increased production of neurons in hypothalamus found in mice fed high fat diets
(Medical Xpress) -- A research team made up of people from a wide variety of biological sciences has found that mice fed a diet high in fat tend to see an increase in the number of neurons created in the hypothalamus, a region ...
Attention deficit disorders
There are no US clinical guidelines for treating and diagnosing adult ADHD: That may change soon
The number of adults being diagnosed with ADHD—a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity—is increasing rapidly in the U.S. According to a 2019 study published ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Addiction
Young children drinking daily caffeinated soda found more likely to try alcohol within a year
The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests.
Nov 8, 2023
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Health
Q&A: Researcher explores how musicians, teachers can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Kris Chesky was well into his career as a musician-researcher working on music-related injuries when an audiologist colleague suggested he try out a set of custom-made musician earplugs. The audiologist fitted the earplugs ...
Oct 30, 2023
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Health
Cooking pollutes your home and increases your health risks, but better ventilation will help, say researchers
Most of us will spend more than two-thirds of our lives at home. But even indoors, many people will still be exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution—much of it resulting from cooking.
Apr 24, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues
To survive, every cell in the body puts enormous energy into sustaining the right balance of water and essential electrolytes. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a way to use magnetic resonance ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Neuroscience
Brains also have supply chain issues—blood flows where it can, and neurons must make do with what they get
Neuroscientists have long assumed that neurons are greedy, hungry units that demand more energy when they become more active, and the circulatory system complies by providing as much blood as they require to fuel their activity.
Mar 29, 2023
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Medical economics
Study assesses environmental sustainability practices in dialysis facilities
Health care is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions that impact climate change. In fact, if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest emitter on the planet. And within health ...
Nov 14, 2022
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