We make mistakes when we don’t concentrate – but people with Parkinson’s can avoid those errorsDavid Harrigan/Getty By Clare Wilson People with Parkinson’s disease are less likely to make certain kinds of mistakes – those that happen when we are “on autopilot”. The surprising finding helps support a new theory about the condition’s root causes… Read More: Breakdown of brain’s autopilot mode may explain Parkinson’s disease »
Cancer treatments can work, but the same factors that help them eradicate tumors may also accelerate aging processes in the body — especially the brain. New research explores. Breast cancer treatments leave their mark on the brain years after completion, a new study suggests. Previously on Medical News Today, we covered a study explaining that… Read More: Medical News Today: Do cancer treatments accelerate brain aging? »
“A lot of people think that as long as they are inside there is no exposure.” — Joe Allen, pictured above GAZETTE: How does the air quality in an area differ when there is a wildfire versus the air quality on a typical day? ALLEN: I think it’s helpful to put some numbers around it.… Read More: Harvard’s Joe Allen explains health threat in Calif. wildfire smoke »
An international study lead by University of Manchester scientists has discovered the identity of genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease. The discovery is a major advance in understanding of the significantly under-diagnosed disorder which, if left undetected, can lead to failing kidneys that need dialysis or kidney transplantation. The discovery of 35 kidney… Read More: 35 kidney genes linked to chronic kidney disease risk »