Strong calves are the key to a long life
Research has shown that small calves may be linked to poorer cognitive function and muscle loss in later…
New research offers hope to preserve vision in autosomal dominant optic atrophy
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common genetic optic neuropathy, is an insidious disease. It often presents…
Genetic links between type 2 diabetes and subcortical brain structure revealed
Recently, the team led by Chief Physician Quan Zhang and Associate Professor Feng Liu at Tianjin Medical University…
Mapping vulnerability or resilience in Alzheimer’s through imaging and genetics
It’s been recognized for some time that Alzheimer’s disease affects brain regions differently and that tau – a…
The washoku diet: why eating like the Japanese could protect against depression
The Japanese diet is famously healthy – packed with vegetables, fish, fermented foods, and beans – but now,…
‘We were astonished by the success’
By Anna Shvets Groundbreaking research by the University of Sydney has identified a new brain protein involved in…
6 nutrients that boost brain function and their natural sources
Omega-3 is a healthy fatty acid, which is linked to enhanced brain function and development in all stages…
L.A. 7-Eleven worker dies after alleged attack by manager
Family members of Jessica McLaughlin — a young woman who they say was violently attacked by her 7-Eleven…
Upstate children sick and dying from meningitis
Some children across the Upstate are getting very sick and even dying from meningitis. A growing number of…
Comprehensive study maps genetic mutations in SLC13A5 linked to epilepsy
Citrate is essential for the metabolism and development of neurons. A membrane transport protein called SLC13A5 plays a…