Uncovering the secrets of ‘SuperAgers’ and cognitive longevity
For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older – dubbed “SuperAgers”…
Early immunotherapy shows promise for treating anti-IgLON5 disease
Researchers ask physicians to consider anti-IgLON5 disease if certain symptoms are present, as the only promising approach is…
Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear…
Signs of MS Emerge 15 Years Before Diagnosis
Key Questions Answered Q: How early can signs of multiple sclerosis appear?A: The study found increased healthcare usage…
Slip, slop, slap for cognitive decline? This is Professor Henry Brodaty’s plan for a dementia prevention program
For decades, psychiatrist Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty has studied dementia, antipsychotic deprescribing and residential care treatment. He has…
DNA Reveal Multiple Sclerosis Risk Before Symptoms Begin
Q: What is this study trying to discover about MS?A: Researchers aim to understand how genetic risk factors…
Trump’s executive order on serious mental illness is a good step
My older brother has schizophrenia. He’s never believed he’s sick, refuses treatment, and has spent years bouncing between…
New computer program mimics cell behavior for faster medical discoveries
Using mathematical analysis of patterns of human and animal cell behavior, scientists say they have developed a computer…
Anderson family battling 3-year-old’s rare gene disorder | Local News
ANDERSON — An Anderson family is battling their 3-year-old son’s rare brain-development condition. It’s believed that Beau Hanson…
Sleeping Brain Reveals Clues to Hidden Disorders
Summary: The brain remains highly active during sleep, and mapping this activity can reveal early signs of neurological…