Far-infrared free-electron laser is useful in breaking down protein aggregates and has attractive applications in medicine and bio material engineering TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE Amyloid fibrils are a type of self-assembled proteins/peptides that take on a stacked sheet-like formation. Amyloid fibril aggregates are known to be a cause of several diseases–including Alzheimer’s–and therefore, it is...
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The brain’s amyloid buildup is not a powerful indicator of Alzheimer’s disease
Posted Today While the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain may be a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, giving patients an amyloid PET scan is not an effective method for measuring their cognitive function, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine and Thomas Jefferson University. The researchers concluded that...
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Smartphone-controlled device could deliver drugs into the brain
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Jasmin Collier An international research team has designed a wireless, smartphone-controlled device that is able to deliver drugs straight into the brain. It can also stimulate brain cells using light. So far, the scientists have tested this device in mice. In a new effort — the results of which...
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How Virtual Reality Meditation Helps Me Control My Anxiety
Health and wellness touch each of us differently. This is one person’s story. If you had told me a year ago that my favorite relaxing activity would involve strapping a computer to my head to immerse myself in a virtual world, I never would’ve believed you. Virtual reality (VR) may be an up-and-coming technology, but...
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The Medical Minute: Take steps to slow Alzheimer’s disease
by Pennsylvania State University Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It slowly kills brain cells and is the fifth-leading cause of death for Americans age 65 and older. But contrary to popular belief, steps can be taken to slow it down. “People think Alzheimer’s is an entirely genetic disorder, but most often, it’s not,” said Dr. Charles Duffy, a neurologist at...
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Getting ready for a road trip? This is what you should and shouldn’t eat when driving for extended period of time
Posted Yesterday Summer is time for travelling and there is nothing more fun than having a long road trip. However, driving for extended period of time might be excruciating, which is why you should prepare your body appropriately. But how? SEAT shares some advices of what you should eat during the days of driving. You are what you eat....
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How Much Vitamin C Should I Take?
By Ratan-NM, M. Pharm. Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH Skip to: What is Vitamin C? Why do we need vitamin C? Vitamin C daily requirements Can you ever take too much vitamin C? What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin present in fruits and vegetables. It is also available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin C is an essential dietary component – human beings are unable to produce vitamin C in...
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Scientists home in on six forms of exercise to best combat obesity genes
A team of scientists from Taiwan is suggesting not all exercise is equal when it comes to those with a genetic propensity for obesity trying to lose weight. The study concluded jogging was better for weight loss than either swimming or cycling in those subjects with a genetic predisposition for obesity. The new study looked...
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Type 2 diabetes: Small reduction in alcohol, big reduction in heart disease risk
by Jean Strelitz, The Conversation People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of getting cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical activity, affect the risk of developing diabetes, but there has been little research about how people with diabetes can change their lifestyle to lower...
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Causes and treatments for pain in the arch of the foot
By Jenna Fletcher Reviewed by William Morrison, MD The arch of the foot is an area along the bottom of the foot between the ball and the heel. Pain in the arch of the foot is a common problem, especially among athletes. The arch is made up of three separate arches that form a triangle....