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06/11/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
A mysterious brain syndrome is affecting dozens of people in one Canadian province
More than 40 people from New Brunswick, a small province in Eastern Canada, were struck with a strange mix of symptoms that baffled even leading experts on neurological diseases. The symptoms include fatigue, memory lapses, insomnia, involuntary jerking movements and nightmarish hallucinations. Experts initially thought that the mysterious syndrome mimicked Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. This fatal neurological disorder affects just one […]
05/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Federal court says EPA must ban pesticide linked to brain damage in children
Children may soon be spared from a toxic pesticide that has been linked to brain damage. On April 29, the 9th United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must ban all uses of chlorpyrifos on food or establish new residue levels for the insecticide that are safe for children. The decision comes […]
03/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
10 Natural and drug-free ways to deal with migraines
Migraine is the third most common condition in the world. Unlike headaches, migraines are chronic and tend to cause throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head. Migraines are also commonly accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and heightened sensitivity to light or noise. Thankfully, a migraine can be treated and managed using […]
03/11/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Study reveals vitamin C is key to preventing stroke and promoting heart health
Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in regulating immune function and supporting overall immune health. But recent studies suggest that it may also hold the key to stroke prevention and better heart health in the long run. In one such study, scientists from the Rennes University Hospital in France compared the vitamin C […]
03/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Sleep deprivation linked to more negative effects for cognitive function than earlier theories suggest
Sleep deprivation makes people more prone to errors than scientists previously thought, according to a recent study by researchers at the Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, it showed that people were thrice more likely to have lapses in concentration and twice more likely to make placekeeping errors after one […]
02/08/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Propionic acid (PPA) in processed foods may be associated with autism spectrum disorder
A recent study has shed light on another possible cause of autism: processed foods. In their report, researchers from the University of Central Florida explored the possible role of the gut microbiome in developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a lifelong neurological and developmental disorder that begins in childhood. Published in Scientific Reports, their study revealed that exposing neural stem […]
01/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
A diet high in trans fats linked to a significantly higher risk of dementia among the elderly
Trans fatty acids, or trans fats, are unhealthy substances found in processed foods. They have been linked to a high risk of heart disease, stroke and heart attack. But little is known about the possible association between trans fats and dementia, or a decline in cognitive functions. Now, new research from Japan has found that older […]
11/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Cravings for social contact mimic hunger in the brain, study reveals
Loneliness can trigger “cravings” for social interaction in the brain just as hunger can trigger cravings for food, according to a study led by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The study, published recently in Nature Neuroscience, revealed that after only one day of isolation, the thought of social interaction stimulates the same brain region activated during hunger cravings. […]
10/27/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
The ketogenic diet helps reduce epileptic seizures through its effects on gut microbiota
The ketogenic diet is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment for epilepsy in infants and children. But the mechanisms underlying its anti-seizure effects have remained unclear until recently. In a recent study, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that certain bacteria in the gut play an important role in mediating the anti-seizure effects […]
10/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Don’t overdo it: Extreme physical exertion linked to impaired decision-making
Regular exercise is essential for good health. Too much exercise, however, can tire out the brain and cause mental fatigue associated with impulsive behavior and poor decision-making, according to new research. Published in the journal Current Biology, the findings showed that exercise overload led to the diminished activation of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that is […]
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