Brain

Throwing Out The Garbage: Cancer Drug Clears Toxic Proteins From The Brain

By Christie Rizk | May 10, 2013 12:15 AM EDT

Researchers use small doses of a leukemia drug to treat neurodegenerative diseases in a new study.

Eating Peppers Linked To Lower Risk Of Parkinson's, Study Suggests

By Nsikan Akpan | May 09, 2013 08:40 AM EDT

People who eat peppers on a regular basis - 2 to 4 per week -- have a lower risk of developing the neurological disease.

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UCLA Researchers Delay Aging in Fruit Flies, Could Translate to Humans

By Christie Rizk | May 06, 2013 05:58 PM EDT

By boosting the expression of key gene in fruit flies, researchers were able to increase their lifespans and delay the aging process, a discovery that could translate to humans.

Could Saliva Gland Tests Diagnose Parkinson's Disease?

By Christine Hsu | Jan 11, 2013 04:27 PM EST

A saliva gland test may be enough to diagnose Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.

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Parkinson's Medication Turned Respected Family Man into "Gay Sex and Gambling Addict"

By Christine Hsu | Nov 29, 2012 01:13 PM EST

A father-of-two won a six-figure payout against GlaxoSmithKline after Parkinson's medication turned him into a "gay sex and gambling addict".

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Cycling Helps Restore Brain Connections in Parkinson's Patients

By Christine Hsu | Nov 27, 2012 02:17 PM EST

New research shows that cycling can help restore connections between brain regions linked to Parkinson's disease, and improve coordination and balance.

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12 Reasons You Should Make Time for Tea

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 04, 2012 01:24 PM EDT

Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate? If you can't seem to make a decision, here are 12 reasons why you should pick tea.

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