The Complex Role of the Gut: Implications for Health and Aging

The Complex Role of the Gut: Implications for Health and Aging

Although often viewed as a simple element of the digestive system, the gut has a much more complex role, according to numerous studies. Its role is central, having multiple vital functions for the body, with a wide range of implications. The digestive system is not just a simple organ, but houses the enteric nervous system … Read more

Wheat Gluten Causes Brain Inflammation in Mice: World First Study at University of Otago

Wheat Gluten Causes Brain Inflammation in Mice: World First Study at University of Otago

In what is believed to be a world first, researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have discovered that wheat gluten can cause brain inflammation in mice. The research, published in Journal of Neuroendocrinologymay also be important for human physiology. “Mice are an excellent model for the study of human physiology. They have … Read more

Unusual Brain Cells Linked to Autism and Schizophrenia: New Study Sheds Light

The researchers confirmed the presence of an unusual type of brain cells, which were initially considered by other neuroscientists as isolated cases or technical errors. A category of brain cells with seemingly contradictory traits has intrigued the scientific community, calling into question their real existence. A new study in mice and humans now not only … Read more

Understanding the Impact and Signs of Concussions: A Closer Look

Understanding the Impact and Signs of Concussions: A Closer Look

Al Marsad newspaper: A concussion refers to a sudden but short-term loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or injury to the head. A concussion can affect the brain’s ability to regulate emotions, leading to irritability, depression, anxiety or other mood changes. A concussion can cause blurred vision or other visual disturbances, such … Read more

Naâman Battles Illness: The Reggae Star’s Brave Fight Against a Brain Tumor

Naâman Battles Illness: The Reggae Star’s Brave Fight Against a Brain Tumor

Photo credits: Bestimage For more than 10 years, Naâman has been one of the most popular figures on the French reggae scene. Proof of this is that he continues to fill the biggest Zéniths in France and is one of the most scheduled artists in festivals each year. But what the general public probably doesn’t … Read more

Eli Lilly’s Drug Offers Hope in Slowing Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease by up to 60%

Eli Lilly’s Drug Offers Hope in Slowing Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease by up to 60%

Written by Amal Allam, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 04:31 PM Scientists hail Eli Lilly’s drug that slows early-stage disease by up to 60% as a ‘defining moment’ in dementia research Second treatment after lecanemab to offer hope to patients with the disease could be available to millions of Americans in just 18 months , according … Read more

The Extraordinary Brain of Albert Einstein: The Fate and Discoveries

The Extraordinary Brain of Albert Einstein: The Fate and Discoveries

Jakarta – Legendary physicist Albert Einstein died of a stomach aneurysm at the age of 76 on April 18, 1955. His body was cremated and the ashes scattered at an undisclosed location. However, part of his brain was not cremated. Until finally, Princeton hospital pathologist named Thomas Stoltz Harvey removed Einstein’s brain from his body, … Read more