THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say a massive genetic analysis of the human brain has yielded new insights into the underpinnings of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism. Scientists at 15 institutions analyzed nearly 2,000 brains, and their findings are detailed in 11 studies published Dec. 14 in a… Read More »
The brain needs to be nourished in order for it to function properly. A well-balanced, low cholesterol and low saturated diet are all seen as beneficial. Vitamins and minerals have a range of different benefits for the body, and when it comes to brain health, one mineral in particular is vital. A whopping 60 per… Read More »
Most cases of runny noses are not from central spinal fluid (CSF) leaks. (Photo: Getty Images)Getty It’s not snot. It’s leaking brain fluid. That’s what Greg Phillpotts learned after suffering from a runny nose for 5 years, as described by Josh Chapin for ABC 11 Eyewitness News. Here’s a Tweet from Chapin: He thought it… Read More »
Japanese researchers said Friday they have transplanted stem cells into the brain of a patient in the first stage of an innovative trial to cure Parkinson’s disease. The research team at Kyoto University injected induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells — which have the potential to develop into any cell in the body — into the… Read More »
The National Institutes of Health is making new investments into the BRAIN Initiative, which will include new studies of opioids. New funds of $ 220 million to support 200 new research awards have been awarded, bringing total 2018 program support to more than $ 400 million, which is 50 percent more than the amount spent… Read More »