How blocking effects of cytokine IL-6 can prevent or stop stress-related inflammation that aggravates MS or other neurodegenerative diseases.
APA - The evidence is accumulating on how bad stress is for the health of your brain. Chronic stress, which releases more IL-6, can intensify inflammation and increase a person’s risk for developing central nervous system infections, […]

A new intranasal drug candidate dissolves plaques associated with Alzheimer’s dementia and other neurological diseases.
Tel Aviv University - Scientists working on a cure for Alzheimer’s disease find it difficult to develop drugs that will pass through the highly selective blood-brain barrier. So a Tel Aviv University researcher decided to take an alternate route — […]

University of Rochester Medical Center - Scientists are trying a plumber’s approach to rid the brain of the amyloid buildup that plagues Alzheimer’s patients: Simply drain the toxic protein away.
That’s the method outlined in a paper published online August 12, 2007 by Nature Medicine. Scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center show how the […]

Ohio State University - A new study suggests that women with chronic issues with their body image are more likely to benefit from an exercise class where the instructor emphasizes the health benefits of the workout over the idea of improved body appearance, even if those women chose the class in hopes of improving their […]

American Academy of Neurology - Caffeine may help older women protect their memory and thinking skills, according to a study published in the August 7, 2007 issue of the journal Neurology®.
The study found that women age 65 and older who drank more than three cups of coffee (or the equivalent amount of caffeine in tea) […]

Newswise — The first day of school always requires preparations, but do not forget to prepare for your child’s health, says Dr. Pamela F. Gallin, a pediatric ophthalmologist with the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian, a mother of four, and the author of The Savvy Mom’s Guide to Medical Care. Dr. Gallin provides […]