High-fat maternal diet can cause brain damage in the unborn child
A study team at MedUni Vienna’s Center for Brain Research has found that high-fat maternal diets can cause life-long changes in the brain of the unborn offspring. When…
Fecal Transplantation to Treat Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: Hope or Hype?
Scientists review the evidence for using fecal transplantation and pre- and probiotics in patients with Parkinson’s disease in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease and conclude that more research…
Statins Not Associated with Memory or Cognition Decline in Elderly, May Be Protective in Some Patients
Given consumer concern that statins may be associated with memory or cognitive decline, a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology may offer…
Improved fitness can mean living longer without dementia
Staying fit or improving fitness over time should be a goal for anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of getting dementia.
Fish in early childhood reduces risk of disease
Children should be introduced to fish or cod liver oil early in life, from when they are about a year old. That’s because children who consume fish early…