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Researchers have discovered how a cell surface protein called Aplp1 can play a role in spreading material responsible for  Parkinson's disease from cell-to-cell in the brain.
Promisingly, an FDA-approved  cancer drug that targets another protein called Lag3 – which interacts with Aplp1 – blocks the spread in mice, suggesting a potential therapy may already exist.



					
			

In a new paper, an international team of scientists describes how the two proteins work together to help harmful alpha-synuclein protein clumps get into brain cells.
"Now that we know how Aplp1 and Lag3 interact, we have a new way of understanding how alpha-synuclein contributes to...

Parkinson's Discovery Suggests We May Already Have an FDA-Approved Treatment

The ovaries are involved in far more than just reproduction. The two oval-shaped glands that float on either side of the uterus don't just produce and release eggs, they also pump out hormones that help keep a person's heart, bones, brain, and immune system healthy as they age. A new...

Losing Both Ovaries Could Come at a Serious Cost to The Brain, Researchers Find


Whether it's freshly diced, sprinkled, or infused in oil, regularly adding some garlic to your diet has been found to keeps both blood sugar and cholesterol in check.
A  meta-analysis of 22 previous studies that included 29 randomized, controlled trials conducted by researchers from Southeast University and Xizang Minzu University in China confirms the consumption of garlic is linked with lower levels of glucose and some types of fat molecule.



					
			

Glucose and lipids are key nutrients for the body, providing energy and the basis of a wide variety of building blocks. Modern diets can often lead to too much of a...

Garlic Could Be a Secret Weapon to Keep Down Your Glucose And Cholesterol


Researchers have identified a series of blood markers that betray the presence of Parkinson's disease up to seven years before most symptoms present. If findings from this small study can be replicated in larger populations, a simple blood test could be developed to identify those at risk.
With around 10 million people impacted by Parkinson's globally, there is an urgent need to develop better treatments and preventative strategies. One of the reasons this has proved challenging is our inability to identify people at risk of Parkinson's early enough to trial mitigation strategies.

So, University College London biochemist Jenny Hällqvist and colleagues used...

New Test Detects Parkinson's 7 Years Before Most Symptoms Show


Keep calm and try omega-3. The fatty acids, available as dietary supplements via fish oil capsules and thought to help with mental and physical well-being, could also cut down on aggression, according to a new study.



					
			

These findings haven't come out of nowhere: omega-3 has previously been linked to preventing schizophrenia, while aggression and antisocial behavior are thought in part to stem from a lack of nutrition. What we eat can influence our brain's chemistry.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania built on earlier, smaller studies of omega-3 supplementation effects on aggression. Their  meta-analysis looked at 29 randomized controlled trials across...

Dietary Supplement Found to Reduce Aggression by Up to 28%

Even without a central nervous system, some life on planet Earth can behave in arguably intelligent ways. Plants are not often thought of as cognizant beings, but perhaps that's our own brain-y bias at play. In a fascinating and contentious new paper, Andre Kessler, a chemical ecologist at Cornell University,...

This Flower Could Be Defined as Intelligent, Scientists Say


In the future, getting help for  depression might involve a quick brain scan to find the most effective treatment for you.
An analysis of brain activity during rest and while undertaking specific tasks among a large group of people with depression and anxiety has identified six distinct types of brain activity patterns, symptoms, and responses to treatment.



					
			

The team from the US and Australia who conducted the study also determined treatments that are more likely to work for some of these categories. This means doctors could potentially match patients with the best therapies based on how their brains function.
"The dominant 'one-size-fits-all'...

Brain Scans Identify Six Distinct Types of Depression And Anxiety

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More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

Some truths about the Universe and our experience in it seem immutable. The sky is up. Gravity sucks. Nothing can travel faster than light. Multicellular life needs oxygen to live. Except we might need to rethink that last one. In 2020, scientists discovered a jellyfish-like parasite that doesn't have a...

This Is The First Animal Ever Found That Doesn't Need Oxygen to Survive

Just like all zodiac signs have their sweet and toxic personality traits, certain signs have criminal tendencies. Some signs are known for their passion and unpredictable nature, while others are known for their intense emotions, aggression, and unforgiveness. Such traits could transform into criminality or influence individuals to commit one crime or the other.

3 Zodiac Signs With Criminal Tendencies

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite


If only living longer was as easy as popping a pill or two each day. While  vitamin supplements might give some individuals the edge against select conditions, in general they're unlikely to help anybody see any extra birthdays.



					
			

New research finds that multivitamins won't help extend your life, although evidence from other studies suggests they may have some health benefits that help people live better in their older years.
Researchers at the US National Institute of Health (NIH) pooled data from three large studies surveying more than 390,000 adults about their diet and health to look at multivitamin use and health...

Multivitamins Won't Help You Live Longer, Massive Study Finds

Considering COVID-19 hasn't gone away, and we want to be as prepared as possible for the next potential pandemic, a new study into the most effective type of face mask offers some important insights: and there is a clear winner. A team led by researchers at the University of Maryland...

Study Confirms One Type of COVID Mask Is 'Significantly Better' Than Others

Some time deep in our evolutionary past, most likely more than once, a significant amount of Neanderthal DNA became mixed in with our own, influencing everything from how we now fight illness to even our appearance. A new study by researchers from Clemson University and Loyola University in the US...

Autism Linked With DNA Our Ancestors Inherited From Neanderthals


The best solution to non-specific lower back pain may not be a top-of-the-line ergonomic office chair, or regular visits to the physio to use special equipment.
A randomized controlled trial in Australia has found a highly effective way to recover from aching pain in the lower back that can't be attributed to a diagnosed illness or injury, and it can be accessed anytime, anywhere for no price at all.



					
			

It involves nothing more than a good ol' fashioned walk.
Turns out, getting your daily steps in can not only improve your metabolism, cardiovascular system, and mood, contributing to a longer and healthier life,...

One Simple Exercise Is an Overlooked Solution to Lower Back Pain

Do you find it difficult to find what you are looking for? Is it difficult to find ways to organize your house, your office, and your life? Who are those managers of organization? I know I see them all of the time, I'm sure you do too. Those people who seem to always have it all together. Those people with planners, calendars, organized shelves and closets, nice neat cars. Who are they? Let's find out.

Top 3 Most Organized Zodiac Signs

Some zodiac signs are a little more expressive with their anger (we see you, Aries), and some are more likely to push their feelings down. Let's talk about the three signs that are more likely to repress their anger within and what that looks like for each individual zodiac sign.

3 Zodiac Signs That Stifle Their Anger

Specific zodiac signs in astrology are viewed as homebodies due to the natural traits associated with their astrological profiles. These traits influence their preferences and comfort zones. The homebody tendencies of these zodiac signs develop out of their internal need for comfort, security, and personal space.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Staying In

Marriage is considered the most sacred phase of a relationship. Not everybody is blessed to have a lasting partner committed to marriage. But do you know this trait can most likely be found through their zodiac sign? That's true. Zodiac signs play a pivotal role in deciding a person's traits, including their willingness to marry.

4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Embrace the Joys of Marriage


For a condition that affects at least one in ten women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of female infertility worldwide, we understand surprisingly little about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).



					
			

At present, treatment for the condition focuses largely on managing specific symptoms.
Now a pilot clinical study led by Fudan University in China has found a pharmaceutical used to treat  malaria shows promise as a PCOS treatment, shrinking oversized follicles and returning regularity to some participants' periods.
The medication is a synthetic version of the herbal form of artemisinin. Derived from Artemisia annua (known commonly as 'sweet wormwood' or 'qinghao'),...

A Treatment For Malaria Could Have a Surprising Effect on PCOS

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Fasting Boosts Immune System's Attack on Cancer, Mouse Study Finds


A restricted diet could help the immune system tackle  cancer. In a new study in mice, fasting was shown to effectively reprogram the metabolism of...

Fasting Boosts Immune System's Attack on Cancer, Mouse Study Finds

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