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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Medical research
Longevity and human health may be linked to a muscle cell enzyme
Exercise and fasting do not change the location of a key enzyme involved in energy production, a study in Experimental Physiology found.
Jun 24, 2016
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Neuroscience
Astrocytes protect neurons from toxic buildup
Astrocytes are overtaxed neurons' pit crew.
May 31, 2019
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Health
Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol's toxic effects
Debaucherous evening last night? You're probably dealing with veisalgia right now.
Dec 23, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19: New energy for flagging immune cells
In severe COVID-19 patients, metabolism produces insufficient amounts of certain energy-rich compounds called ketone bodies. However, these energy carriers are needed by two important cell types in the immune system in order ...
Jul 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Faulty gene linked to obesity in adults
Groundbreaking new research linking obesity and metabolic dysfunction to a problem in the energy generators in cells has been published by researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University ...
Aug 18, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Scientists identify promising new target to combat Alzheimer's disease
Sometimes the more a person tries to fix a seemingly minor problem, the worse things become. Cells are no different, it turns out, though attempting to compensate for what begins as a minor deficiency or dysfunction can be ...
Sep 3, 2019
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Cardiology
Study finds excess fat disrupts heart cell's energy system
A University of Iowa study has identified how excess fat in the heart, a common feature in diabetes and obesity, can harm the cells' essential ability to produce energy. Researchers believe the mechanism may contribute to ...
Jan 5, 2018
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Medical research
A link between mitochondrial damage and osteoporosis
Some risk factors for osteoporosis such as being older and female or having a family history of the condition cannot be avoided. But others can, like smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol, taking certain medications, or being ...
May 9, 2019
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Health
A short, shaky history of curing with vibrations
You might remember how Gwyneth Paltrow's health and well-being website Goop was selling "medical" products with no proven measurable health benefits.
Nov 22, 2019
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