Philadelphia, PA

San Diego, CA

Columbus, OH

WAKO, Japan — Scientists at Japan’s RIKEN Center for Brain Science have uncovered a potential new approach to combating Alzheimer’s disease. The research, led by Takaomi Saido and his team, suggests that dopamine – a neurotransmitter often associated with pleasure and reward – might play a crucial role in fighting the devastating effects of this neurodegenerative condition.

Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research: New dopamine treatment could be the key

A link between an enzyme and memory loss in elderly people could potentially lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in the future. The brain's capacity to incorporate new information gets weaker with old age. Elderly people find it harder to learn new information and also modify their memories once new details emerge.

Potential Alzheimer's breakthrough as researchers discover link between enzyme and memory loss

North Carolina State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Colorado State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Conversation UK

Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease – at least, in mice. There are two proteins implicated in Alzheimer’s: amyloid and tau. Most of the drugs – included those recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – focus on removing amyloid. To date, though, there has been little focus on removing tau “tangles”. However, the new nasal spray, developed by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, focuses on this protein.

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s – new study

Research indicated that up to 46% of patients diagnosed with presumed autoimmune limbic encephalitis tested negative for all currently identified central nervous system antigens. Recently published in Frontiers in Immunology, a cell-based assay (CBA) developed by researchers allowed the testing of novel neuron-/astrocyte-reactive antibodies in patients with suspected immune-mediated neurological...

Novel Cell-Based Assay Enhances Detection of Autoantibodies in Neurological Disorders

South Carolina State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Florida State

Akeena

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Maine lobster, Alaska salmon, and catfish from the Louisiana bayou—across the United States, you can find some of the best fish and seafood around. Whether you enjoy classic dishes like lobster rolls, gumbo, and clam chowder or prefer international options such as sushi and fish tacos, there's a seafood restaurant in the country that will impress you.

North Carolina Eatery Crowned 'The Best Seafood Restaurant' in The State

People often use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. In fact, Alzheimer’s is just one form of dementia. To put it another way, all Alzheimer’s is dementia, but not all dementia is Alzheimer’s. Just as diabetes has types 1 and 2, so does dementia have varying types, of which Alzheimer’s is one. Although all types of dementia are marked by a basic similarity in symptoms—cognitive decline—they vary in terms of causes, physiology, progression, and specific symptoms. People conflate Alzheimer’s with the umbrella term “dementia” because it’s the best-known and most often talked-about form of dementia. This is because it’s the most common form.

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Having anxiety has been linked with a higher risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study of Australian adults.

Common mental health disorder may triple risk for developing dementia, study finds

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

San Francisco, CA

Medical News Today

A ketogenic diet, combined with a new therapy, may help starve pancreatic cancer cells and shrink tumors, a mice study has shown.

A ketogenic diet may help block the development of pancreatic cancer

The Marijuana Herald

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information
According to researchers at the University of Bonn and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the long-term, low-dose administration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can reverse aging processes in the brain and may have broader anti-aging effects. The study, recently published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, sheds light on the complex role of the protein … 
Continue reading
The post Study Finds THC Reverses Brain Aging and Enhances Cognition in Animal Model appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

Study Finds THC Reverses Brain Aging and Enhances Cognition in Animal Model

Researchers created an annotated library of gene readouts from 1.3 million brain cortex cells, focusing on individuals with and without Alzheimer’s disease. This comprehensive atlas, intended to enhance molecular understanding of cognitive resilience and vulnerability, reveals potential strategies for inducing cognitive resilience artificially. Less than a decade ago, when...

Unlocking Alzheimer’s Mysteries: Insights From Mapping 1.3 Million Brain Cells

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

InspireMore

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating, degenerative brain […]
The post Man With Parkinson’s Disease Shares Incredible Before & After Videos Of Groundbreaking Treatment appeared first on InspireMore.

Man With Parkinson’s Disease Shares Incredible Before & After Videos Of Groundbreaking Treatment

ABC News

More people are dying from dementia, according to a new study, but experts say there are also ways to decrease the risk.

More people are dying from dementia, according to new study

Coronado, CA

National City, CA

Lemon Grove, CA

Chula Vista, CA

Bonita, CA

La Mesa, CA

Spring Valley, CA

Imperial Beach, CA

NewsBreak

Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Breakthrough, UC San Diego and UPenn Bag $6.9M Grant for Promising New Drug

An ambitious stride in Alzheimer's disease treatment might be on the horizon as the National Institute on Aging awards a $6.9 million grant to researchers at...

Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Breakthrough, UC San Diego and UPenn Bag $6.9M Grant for Promising New Drug

Comments / 0