- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 18th, 2015
Cancer Drug Shown to Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms
The drug is approved by the FDA, used to treat leukemia
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 7th, 2015
Sleep on Your Side to Improve Brain Function, Cut Alzheimer's Risk
Sleeping in a side position benefits the brain, study finds
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 30th, 2015
Scorpion Venom Could Treat Cancer, Possibly Even Parkinson's
Specific proteins in scorpion venom kill cancer cells
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 4th, 2015
Lab-Made Brain Cells Used to Treat Parkinson's Symptoms in Mice
The neurons were grown from embryonic stem cells, remained healthy and functional for 15 months following implantation
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 25th, 2015
Drinking Lots of Milk Works Wonders for the Brain, Study Finds
As it turns out, it's not just our bones and our muscles that stand to benefit from our drinking milk on a regular basis
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 4th, 2015
Neurons Grown from Skin Cells Used to Reduce Parkinson’s Symptoms
The experiments were carried out on primates, the transplanted lab-made neurons survived 2 years inside the animals
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 29th, 2015
Beer Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
Study finds beer contains an antioxidant compound that can slow the progress of neurodegenerative disorders
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 24th, 2015
The E. Coli Bacterium Could Help Treat Parkinson's, Study Finds
A protein found in E. coli bacteria can inhibit the build-up of faulty protein aggregates associated with Parkinson's
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 29th, 2014
Turmeric, One of the Spices in Curry, Encourages Brain Cells Growth
Experiments carried out on lab rats indicate it might be possible to use turmeric to treat various brain conditions
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 11th, 2014
Cyborg Technology Expected to Treat Parkinson’s, Other Similar Disorders
A team of scientists are now busy testing this type of technology on laboratory rats
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 23rd, 2014
Parkinson's Makes People More Creative, Evidence Suggests
Is is believed that this explains why Parkinson's patients become interested in the arts
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 3rd, 2014
Walking Found to Alleviate Parkinson's Symptoms
Researchers find regular walks can improve quality of life in Parkinson's patients
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 28th, 2013
Exposure to Pesticides Increases Parkinson's Risks
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 25th, 2013
Experts Find Out Why Some Forms of Parkinson's Act Faster than Others
Biochemical factor found in the blood may help explain these differences
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 11th, 2013
New Dot Test Can Accurately Measure Dopamine Levels in Parkinson’s Patients
The neurotransmitter plays an important role in this neural disease
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 13th, 2013
People Could One Day Get the Benefits of Exercising from a Protein Jab
Protein produced while exercising promotes brain health, could be turned into a drug
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 3rd, 2013
Depressed People Are 3 Times More Likely to Develop Parkinson's
Evidence suggests that depression is a risk factor for Parkinson's