Resting tremor in focus in new Parkinson's study
Murdoch University's Center for Healthy Aging is identifying new interventions to treat resting tremor in people with Parkinson's disease.
Jun 10, 2024
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Amino Acids, Aromatic
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Study reveals brain mechanisms behind speech impairment in Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is most well-known and well-studied for its motor impairments—tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement. But less visible symptoms such as trouble with memory, attention and language, which can also ...
May 29, 2024
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Sunscreen won't stop you making vitamin D—here's what you should know
It's all kicking off on social media, again. This time it's about wearing sunscreen. The argument began when Tim Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London, raised concerns that daily sunscreen ...
May 16, 2024
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Understanding the role gut microbiome–brain interactions play in social decision-making
Taking pro- and prebiotics could make people more sensitive to fairness, even at the cost of earning less money, according to a study published in the journal PNAS Nexus.
May 15, 2024
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Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which means that it cannot be produced by the body but must be included as part of our diet. People with chronic bowel inflammation consume significantly more tryptophan than healthy ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Clinical trial shows subcutaneous infusion pump safe, effective for Parkinson's treatment
An international, multisite Phase III trial, co-led by a University of Cincinnati researcher, has found that a Parkinson's disease medication delivered through an infusion pump is safe and effective at reducing symptoms ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Tryptophan in diet and gut bacteria protect against E. coli infection, study shows
Gut bacteria and a diet rich in the amino acid tryptophan can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli, which can cause severe stomach upset, cramps, fever, intestinal bleeding and renal failure, according to a study ...
Mar 13, 2024
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How a common food ingredient can take a wrong turn, leading to arthritis
A University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member says she and her colleagues have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive system can break down tryptophan in the diet into an inflammatory chemical ...
Mar 8, 2024
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Researcher explains sensors that monitor neurological conditions in real time
A team of researchers led by Huanyu "Larry" Cheng, the James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) at Penn State, created a highly-sensitive and cost-effective sensor to ...
Mar 7, 2024
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Turns out the viral 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' is backed by science. Should you try it?
Many of us wish we could get a better night's sleep. Wouldn't it be great if it was as easy as a mocktail before bed?
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