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Oregon Health & Sciences University scientists discover new cause of Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia
Study highlights microglia degeneration in brain caused by iron toxicity
#Science #Research #GoodNews #News #Alzheimers #Dementia #MentalHealth #CoSoNews
https://news.ohsu.edu/2023/09/05/ohsu-scientists-discover-new-cause-of-alzheimers-vascular-dementia
A Newly Discovered Parkinson’s Trigger Could Open Doors for Prevention, Earlier Treatment
“We showed that dopaminergic synapses become dysfunctional before neuronal death occurs,”
“Based on these findings, we hypothesize that targeting dysfunctional synapses before the neurons are degenerated may represent a better therapeutic strategy.”
(Dr. Dimitri Krainc, chair of neurology at Northwestern University)
#News #HealthAndWellness #Parkinsons #Medicine #Research
Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment
The researchers noted that any potential clinical treatment is still far off—as they have yet to run human or animal trials. Sheikhi has filed multiple patents related to his team's platform and plans to use the technology to study a myriad of diseases, including other cancers.
#News #CoSoNews #Health #BreastCancer #Cancer #Research
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-mechanics-breast-cancer-metastasis-treatment.html
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A new cure for sickle cell disease may be coming. Health advisers will review it next week
#Health #News #GoodNews #SickleCellDisease #HealthCare #Research #Medicine
https://apnews.com/article/sickle-cell-gene-therapy-crispr-8ded5e3a35b30bd257ac756f8a223c51
Brazil scientists developing new 'vaccine' for cocaine addiction
"The vaccine works by triggering patients' immune systems to produce antibodies that bind to cocaine molecules in the bloodstream, making them too large to pass into the brain's mesolimbic system, or "reward center," where the drug normally stimulates high levels of pleasure-inducing dopamine."
#MedicalNews #News #Medicine #SubstanceUseDisorder #Vaccines #research
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-brazil-scientists-vaccine-cocaine-addiction.html
Looks Promising🥰🥰
Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed
Scientists say they may have made the biggest breakthrough in treating cervical cancer in 20 years, using a course of existing, cheap drugs ahead of usual radiotherapy treatment
#News #Medicine #Health #CervicalCancer #GoodNews #research #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth
🧐Cannabis consumers who caught COVID had 'better outcomes and mortality' than non-consumers, study finds
“Marijuana users had better outcomes and mortality compared to non-users,” the study says, suggesting that the observed benefits might result from cannabis's “potential to inhibit viral entry into cells and prevent the release of proinflammatory cytokines.”
#News #Health #research #Cannabis #COVID19
https://weedmaps.com/news/2023/10/cannabis-covid-better-outcomes-and-mortality/
A Brand New Parkinson's Trigger Has Been Found – And It Begins Far Earlier Than Thought
#News #Research #healthandwellness #Health
#Parkinsons
https://www.sciencealert.com/a-brand-new-parkinsons-trigger-has-been-found-and-it-begins-far-earlier-than-thought
I suspect this may be true for some other viruses as well.🤔
Rare and fatal blood-clotting disorder linked to common cold virus
Scientists uncover COVID's weakness: Without key proteins, virus cannot infect people
#News #Research #PublicHealth #COVID19
The Study:
https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/7/1600
The Article:
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-scientists-uncover-covid-weakness-key.html
Study suggests single dose of psilocybin safe and effective as treatment for major depressive disorder
#Medicine #Research #News #CoSoNews
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-dose-psilocybin-safe-effective-treatment.html
The Impact of Routine Vaccinations on Alzheimer's Disease Risk in Persons 65 Years and Older: A Claims-Based Cohort Study using Propensity Score Matching
Scientists confirm world’s first case of dementia linked to repetitive brain trauma in a female athlete
#News #Research #dementia #BrainHealth #Health&Wellness
💕 💕 💕 Awesome Research. What a perfect article to prep us for #HeartHealthMonth
Teens Who Are Loved May Have Better Heart Health in Adulthood, Study Finds
https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/loved-teens-better-heart-health/
#News #Research #HeartHealth #TeenHealth #Health&Wellness #HolisticHealth #Love
Heart attacks on dramatic rise for 25-44 age group (link to research study in article)
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/heart-attacks-on-dramatic-rise-for-25-44-age-group/
‘Microclots’ could help solve the long COVID puzzle
https://www.breathinglabs.com/pulmonary-diseases/microclots-could-help-solve-the-long-covid-puzzle/
#Covid19 #LongCOVID #News #HealthandWellness #Health #Medicine #Research
Using mouthwash may suppress COVID-19 virus, study finds
https://knowridge.com/2023/01/using-mouthwash-may-suppress-covid-19-virus-study-finds/
#Covid19 #CovidHelp #Research #Coronavirus #Health #PublicHealth
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