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Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Dysregulation of Dopamine in the Brain Indicates Multiple Neurological & Mental Health Conditions
Experts believe that dysfunction of dopaminergic system signaling and transportation may cause Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Tourette Syndrome, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, and major depression.
Value of Xenotransplantation: First Pig Kidney Transplant in a 62-Year-Old Man in the US
Insights from the scientific literature with inspiration from a recent groundbreaking surgery of a mature age man with kidney failure give hope to scientists and the public. I have closely observed progress in health sciences and technology for many years. In a recent story titled Be an Innovator, Not a Laggard, I explained the “diffusion of innovation” theory within a public health context to inform and inspire my readers.
Cerebral Organoids Bring Hope to Solving NeuroHIV & Other Cognitive Disorders
Brain organoids using reservoir computing add extra intelligence to solve the previously unsolvable problems of striking neurocognitive disorders. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
Compromise of the Blood-Brain Barrier Causes Neurological & Mental Health Disorders
Understanding this delicate yet well-evolved biological barrier's anatomy, biochemistry, function, and challenges is vital for better cognitive, neurological, and mental health while preventing associated disorders.
Despite Genetic Predisposition to Depression, Sunlight Remains a Vital Factor for Betterment
I explain four critical aspects of 90-minute sunlight to lower the risks of depression from the growing scientific literature based on my experience and observations. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
The Expression / Mutation Impacts of the Longevity Genes Klotho, FOXO3, SIRT1, APOE, BRCA
The expression of these five genes has been associated with healthy aging and longevity and their mutations with morbidity and mortality. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
Why Should We Care About Fungi As Much As Bacteria or Viruses
According to experts, mortality rates from fungal infections and diseases often exceed those for bacterial infections, which might lead to an epidemic; therefore, we need a preventive public health strategy to deal with them.
Type 3 Diabetes: Can the Brain Be Diabetic?
An overview of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in the brain. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes. When we submitted an opinion paper with a compelling hypothesis titled “Can the Brain Be Diabetic” to a peer-reviewed journal in the early 1990s, it was rejected. The collaborators of the paper were not ordinary academicians.
Do we need to supplement with expensive NADH nutrients?
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+/NADH) has been implicated in potentially promoting healthspan and lifespan based on extensive research since the 1990s. During my studies in the 1990s, I explored the function of NAD molecules. I discovered that the NADH coenzyme is critical in regulating metabolism, particularly within the mitochondria, which are the cells' energy factories. NADH provides electrons crucial for converting food into energy. Maintaining an optimal level of NADH is essential for DNA repair and promoting cellular function and health.
Why DHEA Hormone Is Vital, But Supplementation Might Be Risky
Rather than hyped features of DHEA as a supplement, I focus on its neurosteroid effects and explain compelling reasons to get it checked and optimize it naturally. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
The Importance of Cortisol, Melatonin, & Adenosine for Solving Sleep Issues
These three biochemicals are the cornerstones of the sleep architecture, and only by optimizing them can we address sleep deprivation and insomnia sustainably. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
Phentermine: An Old Drug That Brings New Hope for Obesity & Weight Management
This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes. Phentermine, used for weight loss since the 1960s, falls under the appetite suppressant category. Its primary mechanism of action is stimulating the release of certain biochemicals in the brain that regulate appetite and increase metabolism for short-term use.
Potential Benefits of Viagra or Cialis for Lowering the Risks of Alzheimer's Disease
Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in men with erectile dysfunction might lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease as they did heart disease based on recent scientific evidence. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
Mitigate These 8 Risks to Live a Healthier and Longer Life
Lowering the risks based on highlights from the systematic analysis of the global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories between 1990–2019. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
How Niacin (B3) Can Contribute to Heart Health and Brain Function
Niacin (nicotinic acid and nicotinamide), aka vitamin B3, is a therapeutic agent used since 1955 as the oldest pleiotropic hypolipidemic agent. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
Checking 9 Essential Biomarkers Might Lower Cardiometabolic Disorder Risks
The unvarnished reality is that if we fail to take personal responsibility, our health will not be a priority for anyone else. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
TMG Supplementation Can Address Homecystein Issue and Lower the Risks of Cardiovascular Diseases
TMG (betaine) shows great promise in enhancing cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health, potentially boosting fitness performance based on scientific reviews. This story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
Why MTHFR Polymorphisms Matter and Why Should We Get Checked
I explain the need for personal health screening and promoting health assessments for the prevention of cardiometabolic disorders for those in the risk group. This research-based story does not include health advice. It is for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
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I write about important and valuable life lessons. My goal is to delight my readers. My content aims to inform and engage my readers. I'm a cognitive scientist, technologist, and postdoctoral researcher, with four decades of experience.
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