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03/10/2022
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By Kevin Hughes
600+ lawsuits linking Syngenta’s weed killer to Parkinson’s set to proceed
After Monsanto Co. suffered its first courtroom loss over charges that its glyphosate weed killer causes cancer and that the company hid the risks, it is now Syngenta’s turn. The mass crime machinery that brought down Monsanto has fixed its view on the Chinese-owned, Switzerland-based agrochemical titan Syngenta and its selling of a weed killer known as paraquat. (Related: Lawsuits piling in against […]
02/02/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
Oral antibiotics increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
A recent study has found that oral antibiotics may increase the risk of Parkison’s disease. In their report, Finnish researchers noted that it may take up to 15 years for those taking antibiotics to manifest any symptoms, also adding that the effects of oral antibiotics on gut microbes contribute to this increased risk. Their findings were published in the journal Movement Disorders. Researchers […]
11/29/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Chinese herbal formula found to protect against Parkinson’s disease
Nearly one million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease. This makes it the second most common neurodegenerative disease just behind Alzheimer’s disease, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a recent study published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, a team from Fudan University in Shanghai explored which herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are […]
10/09/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Brains of young people exposed to dirty air show signs consistent with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
It’s no secret that air pollution can damage the lungs and the heart. But new research suggests that exposure to polluted air can trigger neurodegeneration as well. In a study published in the journal Environmental Research, an international team of researchers described how they found tiny air pollution particles lodged in the brain stems of […]
07/20/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
This neuron-killing protein travels from the gut to the brain by hijacking a nerve
A recent study published in the journal Neuron found that alpha-synuclein (a-syn), a protein genetically linked to Parkinson’s disease, spreads from the gut to the brain through the vagus nerve. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore tested a previously proposed hypothesis suggesting that the gut-brain axis is involved in the progression of Parkinson’s — a […]
07/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Where does Parkinson’s begin? Study claims it starts in the gut
A study published in the journal Acta Neurologica found that the gut may be the starting point of Parkinson’s disease. According to researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark, disease-causing proteins called alpha-synuclein travel up to the brain from the gut. Eventually, they make their way to the heart, as well. The findings of the study represent a significant step toward detecting […]
05/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Naturally occurring molecule shows potential to treat patients with Parkinson’s
According to the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) published in 2019, neurodegenerative diseases, which affect the structure and function of the central nervous system (CNS), are the largest cause of disability globally. Parkinson’s disease, the most common of these diseases next to Alzheimer’s, is a progressive movement disorder that remains without a cure. […]
02/26/2020
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By Cassie B.
Detoxing the brain: A closer look at the effects of the keto diet on metabolism, brain health
If you’re at a healthy weight, you might not have given the keto diet a second thought, but there is some compelling research showing the positive effects that this way of eating can have on your metabolism and brain health – and the reduction in glyphosate exposure that may come from reducing grain intake brings […]
12/10/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
For the elderly, sense of smell could be a key indicator for overall health
Your ability to detect odors may indicate the state of your health as you age. A study conducted on men and women between the ages of 71 and 82 found that those who had difficulty recognizing common odors were about 50 percent more likely to die within the next 10 years than those who retained their sensitive noses. […]
12/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
14 supplements to give your brain a much-needed edge
With the right supplements, you can boost your mental performance. However, it can be a challenge to choose the right one(s) for you because there are hundreds of supplements to choose from. Here are 14 of the best brain-boosting supplements you can try. #1 Acetyl-L-carnitine This amino acid is great for boosting mental and physical […]
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