neurodegenerative disease

A new mouse study uses a two-pronged approach to designing a vaccine for dementia. The results are encouraging, and a clinical trial may be on the horizon. View original article Contributor:

The findings of a new study suggest that the accumulation of toxic beta-amyloid proteins in the brain may not be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. View original article Contributor:

The largest prospective study to date to look at sleep and migraine risk using objective measurements of sleep finds an intriguing link between the two. View original article Contributor:

New research in mice investigates the possibility that MDMA, a potentially addictive drug, may help in the context of mental health therapy. View original article Contributor:

A new study found a dramatic difference in the size of the hypothalamus between women taking the oral contraceptive pill and those not using it. View original article Contributor:

A thorough investigation into an individual’s uncontrolled laughter revealed that the cause was seizures resulting from a rare form of epilepsy. View original article Contributor:

New research in rats identifies a brain circuit that may explain impulsive eating. The findings may eventually help those who are finding it hard to diet. View original article Contributor:

Arm numbness has many possible causes, from sleeping on the arm and cutting off the circulation to serious issues, such as a stroke. Learn more about these and other causes here. View original article Contributor:

New research identifies an inflammatory biomarker in the blood, called sCD14, that may predict someone’s risk of developing clinical dementia. View original article Contributor:

The Moro reflex is a normal, involuntary motor response in healthy babies. This article provides more details, including possible triggers and how to calm a baby with Moro reflex. View original article Contributor: