Desulfovibrio Bacteria Identified As Potential Cause Of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have made a significant breakthrough in identifying the cause of Parkinson’s disease. According to their recently published study, specific strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria are likely to cause the disease in most cases. The study enables the screening of carriers of these harmful bacteria, allowing for their removal from the […]

BREAKING NEWS: FDA Approves New Preventive Migraine Treatment

The FDA has approved Theranica’s remote electrical neuromodulation device for migraine prevention, Nerivio. Nerivio has been approved by the FDA as a dual-use acute and preventative treatment for migraines in patients 12 and older, with or without aura. The treatment is non-pharmaceutical, self-administered, and managed by smartphone. Nerivio is worn on the upper arm and […]

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Air Pollution’s Immediate Effects on Brain Function

According to Science Daily, researchers from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria have performed a study that demonstrates that even small amounts of traffic pollution can affect human brain function in as little as a few hours. The findings, published in Environmental Health, reveal that even two hours of exposure to […]

Prevalence Of Dementia Among Americans Aged 65+ Falls By 33%: RAND

According to a RAND Corp. study, the frequency of dementia among Americans over 65 has drastically decreased between 2000 and 2016. According to the researchers, the age-adjusted prevalence of dementia decreased nationwide from 12.2% of persons over the age of 65 in 2000 to 8.5% of people over the age of 65 in 2016.  The study […]