Milk could be good for your brain

New research at KU Medical Center finds a possible correlation between milk consumption and brain healthNew research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center has found a correlation…

Cerebellar ataxia can’t be cured, but some cases can be treated

Vitamin E, gluten-free diets among the effective treatments for certain ataxiasNo cures are possible for most patients who suffer debilitating movement disorders called cerebellar ataxias.

Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D may control brain serotonin

Although essential marine omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D have been shown to improve cognitive function and behavior in the context of certain brain disorders, the underlying mechanism has been…

Things smell good for a reason

Fruit flies use olfactory cues to detect healthy antioxidants in their foodThese are vinegar flies (Drosophila melanogaster) on an overripe cherry.

Researchers identify brain circuit that regulates thirst

Howard Hughes Medical Institute scientists have identified a circuit in the brains of mice that regulates thirst.

Memories need to be ‘switched on’ and are enhanced by emotion

People may have to ‘turn on’ their memories in order to remember details of an experience, according to Penn State psychologists – a phenomenon called ‘attribute amnesia.’

Evidence mounts for improved cognitive function from cocoa flavanol consumption

It is normal for cognitive function to slightly deteriorate with age.

Could a high-fat diet help slow brain aging?

In a mouse model of Cockayne syndrome, scientists claim to have found evidence that brain aging can be postponed if the mice are fed a high-fat diet.

Xanthohumol from hops aids cognitive function in young animals

Xanthohumol, a type of flavonoid found in hops and beer, has been shown in a new study to improve cognitive function in young mice, but not in older animals.

A mycotoxin present in many types of food deteriorates neuroregeneration

The research, carried out in the Faculty of Health Sciences of CEU Cardenal Herrera University, in cooperation with the University of Valencia, was published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology.

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