A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world. Results from the study also suggest that the …
In a recent study published in The Lancet Neurology, a group of researchers estimated global, regional, and national health loss due to 37 nervous system conditions and their associated risk factors from 1990 to 2021. Study: Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden …
A review article published in the journal Antioxidants provides a detailed overview of nanoparticle-based strategies to improve the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin. Study: Enhancing the Bioavailability and Bioactivity of Curcumin for Disease Prevention and Treatment. Image Credit: Microgen / Shutterstock Background Curcumin, turmeric’s main bioactive compound, is a polyphenol found in Curcuma longa roots. This compound has …
A study by Nagoya University reveals that middle-age obesity may be caused by the shortening of specific brain structures that regulate metabolism, suggesting that dietary management could be key to prevention. Researchers at Nagoya University and their colleagues in Japan have discovered that obesity in middle age is due to age-related alterations in the form …
A recent study from Columbia University found that eating healthier foods is linked to a lower risk of dementia and slower aging. Researchers have shown that better nutrition slows biological aging and lowers the risk of dementia. This study clarifies a healthy diet’s role in preventing dementia, but further research is required to comprehend the …
Research in animals has shown that the diabetes drug dulaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist may reduce symptoms of depression. A new study published in Brain and Behavior reveals the mechanisms that are likely involved. By conducting a range of tests in mice treated with and without dulaglutide, investigators confirmed the effects …
In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers assessed cognitive functioning among adults with varying levels of persistence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in England. Their results suggest that COVID-19 is associated with measurable cognitive deficits, which may persist in …
In a study at Imperial College London, researchers are delving into the intricate workings of surgeons’ brains in operation theaters. Led by Daniel Leff, a senior researcher and consultant breast surgeon at Imperial College healthcare NHS Trust, the team aimed to uncover indicators of cognitive overload that could jeopardise patient safety. Using a cap equipped …
A team of researchers has created the first brain-wide map of brain regions to understand how sex relates to lasting love. They created the map of brain regions active in prairie voles — a small Midwestern rodent during mating and pair bonding. Prairie voles are one of the few mammals known to form long-term, monogamous …
The role of food in altering the clinical features of migraine is often overlooked. A recent Scientific Reports study aimed to study the correlation between migraine severity and adopting unhealthy dietary habits. It also sought to identify specific foods that could trigger particular subtypes of migraine. Study: The correlation between the frequent intake of dietary migraine triggers …