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Brain circuit linked to impulsive overeating discovered

Posted in Medicine on 12th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller

A new study is suggesting a neural circuit previously implicated in overeating may be more broadly linked to impulse control. The research hypothesizes behavioral disorders, from drug addiction to excessive gambling, could be treated by regulating this neural pathway.

Insights into anti-aging properties of experimental Alzheimer’s drug

Posted in Medicine on 11th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller

Salk researchers have been developing two experimental drugs for several years with a view on improving cognition and slowing the neurodegenerative decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease

The resurrection of a failed Alzheimer’s drug set to test FDA approval process

Posted in Medicine on 9th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller

Experts are divided on the efficacy data concerning a novel Alzheimer's drug, but it's now up to the FDA to judge whether a controversial Phase 3 trial is enough for market approval

Trial suggests fasting 14 hours a day helps diabetes and weight loss

Posted in Medicine on 9th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller

Restricting food intake to a 10-hour window each day may help people suffering from metabolic syndromes.

Saving the ozone layer drastically reduced climate change effects

Posted in Science on 9th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller

A new study estimates that the international pledge to save the ozone layer has lessened the effects of climate change