Six Parkinson's disease facts
Brought into the limelight by actor Michael J. Fox, Parkinson's disease affects the body's ability to control movement.
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Amino Acids, Aromatic
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Intermittent fasting increases sex drive in male mice: An approach for low libido in humans?
Long-term fasting in 24-hour cycles increases the sex drive of male mice by lowering the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. This effect is linked to a diet-induced deficiency of the precursor substance ...
Mar 28, 2025
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Levodopa may improve motivation in depression linked to high inflammation
A study from Emory University suggests that levodopa, a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain, may help treat individuals with depression who experience motivational impairments due to high inflammation. ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Light-activated dyes show promise in targeting cancer cells
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive skin cancers, with more than 300,000 new cases reported worldwide each year. In Europe, the number of diagnoses has been rising rapidly. However, early detection and advanced treatments ...
Feb 17, 2025
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Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson's movement disorders
University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment.
Jan 3, 2025
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Clinical trial shows propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson's disease
The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight into the role of the stress ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Limiting intake of a non-essential amino acid brings surprising benefits in fruit fly study
Feeding female fruit flies a diet low in the amino acid tyrosine improves their ability to endure food shortage, reduces their reproductive output, and causes them to live longer, RIKEN researchers have found. The findings, ...
Dec 12, 2024
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How the FDA allows companies to add secret ingredients to food
It's a U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule that most Americans know little about, yet gives corporations the license to add potentially harmful ingredients to foods without regulatory oversight or public notice.
Dec 9, 2024
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Children breathe easier with indoor air purification in high air pollution areas, study shows
Research led by Fudan University and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China reports that indoor air purification significantly improves respiratory health in school-aged children.
Common thyroid medicine linked to bone loss
Levothyroxine, the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the U.S., may be associated with bone loss, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North ...
Nov 25, 2024
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