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Cilantro, also known as coriander, has been traditionally used as a folk medicine for thousands of years, with one of those uses being as an anticonvulsant to prevent the onset of epileptic seizures. New research from University of California… Continue reading Scientists discover molecule in cilantro that can prevent seizures
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease, is thought to be caused by a relatively equal balance of genetic and environmental factors. A new study, led by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science, has d… Continue reading New research suggests gut bacteria affects the progression of ALS
A massive umbrella study, encompassing 277 clinical trials, into the effects of nutritional supplements and dietary interventions has concluded almost all vitamin and mineral supplements play no role in protecting from cardiovascular disease,… Continue reading Massive meta-study finds most vitamin supplements have no effect on lifespan or heart health
The art of minimalist photography involves stripping an image back to just a few key compositional elements – be it a color, shape or texture. The images celebrated in this year’s Minimalist Photography Awards highlight how beautiful, and com… Continue reading Glorious shapes, patterns and textures in the 2019 Minimalist Photography Awards
A provocative new study is suggesting a gene variant strongly associated with increased Alzheimer’s risk in later life could affect cognitive health in childhood. The research reveals those carrying the gene score slightly lower on IQ tests in childhood, implying cognitive decline is apparent at a younger age than ever previously realized.
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Continue Reading Study links major Alzheimer’s risk gene to lower childhood IQ
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A new drug delivery system has been developed that hides chemotherapy molecules inside fat cells that are quickly eaten up by hungry tumors. The method has been shown to be effective at targeting bone, colon and pancreatic cancers in animals,… Continue reading “Trojan horse” anticancer system hides tumor-killing drug in fat cells
A few years ago scientists examined the metabolic activity of several contestants taking part in The Biggest Loser, a weight loss competition TV show. The research revealed a kind of metabolic adaptation occurred as the subjects rapidly lost … Continue reading Ancient anti-starvation mechanism may be driving modern obesity epidemic
A compelling new study has described a novel association between viral infections, neurodegenerative disease, the gut microbiome, and our immune system. The research suggests gut bacteria disruptions can allow harmful viruses to trigger neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
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Two new studies presented recently at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles are shedding light on the longstanding mystery of why women suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia at higher rates than men. As well as discovering sex-specific genes associated with Alzheimer’s risk, the researchers describe how toxic dementia-causing proteins spread differently through female brains.
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Continue Reading New insights into why women develop Alzheimer’s more than men
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A compelling new study has followed thousands of Canadian teenagers for several years tracking associations between screen time use and depression. The research separated different types of screen time, and found while frequent television and… Continue reading Teen depression linked to social media screen time, but video games are fine