Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Alzheimer’s disease and stroke rehabilitation patients may benefit from music therapy. Research has found that the hippocampus, the brain region mainly responsible for long-lasting memories, responds to music. Study lead Iballa Burunat said, “Our study basically shows an increase of activity in the medial temporal lobe areas—best known for being essential for long-term memory—when musical ...click here to read more

Following a Western diet causes gut bacteria changes that trigger colitis. A typical Western diet contains high levels of saturated fat, which has been found to be associated with complex immune disorders in those with a genetic predisposition. The immune disorders include inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. The findings of ...click here to read more

A new tuberculosis test can improve and simplify diagnosis. The new blood test for tuberculosis is inexpensive and helps identity the gene expression that differentiates people with tuberculosis and those without it or with different stages of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that affects 9.6 million people worldwide. It commonly impacts the lungs. ...click here to read more

An FDA-approved Alzheimer’s disease drug has been found to help smokers quit smoking. The study consisted of a rat and human trial where the researchers explored the effects of two acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, or AChEIs, and nicotine intake. In the rat model, the researchers found that pretreating the rats with AChEIs reduced nicotine consumption, and the ...click here to read more

Dementia risk in celiac disease patients does not increase before or after diagnosis. Director of the Celiac Disease Center Peter Green said, “Patients coming to our center have long described ‘brain fog,’ and it appears that gluten can cause cognitive effects in some individuals with and without celiac disease. However, we didn’t know if these ...click here to read more

Aside from raising the risk of lung cancer and many other forms of cancer, smoking has now been found to be linked with neck problems, too, stressing the importance of quitting – or never starting in the first place. Researchers have found that smoking damages the cervical discs in the neck. The affected discs are ...click here to read more

Although anyone can experience a stroke, a new study has found that women and minorities fare worse during stroke aftermath, compared to men and whites. Dr. Richard Libman, vice chair of neurology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, said, “This study drives home the point that outcomes are worse in women ...click here to read more

Eating disorders and depression incidence is found to be higher in athletes. On average, athletes are three times more likely to develop an eating disorder. Additionally, much evidence has supported a strong association between depressions and eating disorders. Although it may seem that being exceptionally fit and talented would ward off eating disorders and depression, ...click here to read more