Overactive Anterior Insula May Fuel Anxiety and Depression
Summary: New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more…
Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment
Summary: Researchers have developed a long-acting weekly injection that delivers steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa, potentially transforming…
Gene Key to MS Immune Regulation Discovered
Summary: New research has identified the gene Egr-1 as a critical regulator of immune balance, offering hope for…
Psilocybin Shows Promise as Anti-Aging Therapy
Summary: Psilocybin, the active compound derived from psychedelic mushrooms, significantly delayed cellular aging and extended lifespan in a…
Popular Muscle Supplement Creatine Critical for Brain Function
Summary: Creatine is well known for its role in muscle energy, but it’s also critical for brain function…
Genes and Brain Wiring Team Up in Alzheimer’s Spread
Summary: A new study reveals how genes influence where and how Alzheimer’s-related tau protein spreads in the brain.…
Anxious Mondays Leave Lasting Mark on Stress
Summary: A new study reveals that anxiety felt on Mondays uniquely elevates stress hormones, even in retirees, with…
Cough Medicine Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson’s Dementia
Summary: A clinical trial has revealed that Ambroxol, a common cough medicine in Europe, may help slow cognitive…
Clearing Brain Sugar Stores Could Protect Against Dementia
Summary: New research reveals that sugar metabolism in brain cells may be a crucial defense against Alzheimer’s and…
Mimicking Exercise in the Brain Could Slow Cognitive Decline
Summary: While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to…