Tiny channels between nerve cells are involved in a newly discovered mechanism of how Parkinson’s disease can spread throughout the
Month: May 2019
Novel oncogenic function for receptor linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Common and rare SORLA single nucleotide polymorphisms have been associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. So far, SORLA has
How prostate cancer cells mimic bone when they metastasize
Prostate cancer often becomes lethal as it spreads to the bones, and the process behind this deadly feature could potentially
Vaccine one step closer for one of the world’s biggest killers
The search for a global Streptococcus A vaccine has narrowed after researchers sequenced the DNA of more than 2000 samples of the
Stiffening arteries in teenagers with persistent obesity
Children and adolescents with long-term obesity have increased arterial stiffness by their late teens, a study of more than 3,000
Pollen allergies occur more frequently in anxiety sufferers
The team interviewed over 1,700 people from the Augsburg area of Germany about their allergies. Led by Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, Director
Synthetic version of CBD treats seizures in rats
A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating seizures in rats, according to research by chemists at
Bariatric surgery can be safe and effective for adolescents
Pediatricians are often reluctant to recommend bariatric surgery for teen-agers, but a Rutgers-led study concludes it is a justifiable treatment
Sleeping too much or too little negatively affects person’s cognitive abilities
Sleep is very important for you physical and mental health. Sleeping too little is one of the most prevalent poor
Medical News Today: Why do I keep waking up at night?
Waking up in the middle of the night is common. However, if it occurs often, it may signal the presence
