- Researchers have discovered that including specific nutrients in a regular diet—such as antioxidants, vitamins, iron-chelating nutrients and polyunsaturated fatty acids—reduces iron buildup in the brain, lowers cognitive decline associated with normal aging, and improves memory https://www.research.uky.edu/news/uk-study-links-key-nutrients-reducing-brain-iron-buildup 43 comments science
- Researchers discovered a crucial protein in the brain that can regulate motivation for rewards in mice. This protein can also influence anxiety, depressive-like behaviors, and reduced motivation for rewards, especially in female mice https://www.research.uky.edu/news/uk-study-key-brain-protein-can-impact-behavior 29 comments science
- Survey of 2,072 adults Americans found that 42.4% know someone who died from a drug overdose and around 17% say the death disrupted their lives and impacted physical, mental health https://www.research.uky.edu/news/more-40-americans-know-someone-who-died-drug-overdose-uk-researcher-finds 114 comments science
- Chemicals found in plastics, the bisphenols (BPA, BPF and BPS), could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s https://www.research.uky.edu/news/chemicals-plastics-could-be-risk-factor-alzheimers 2 comments science
- Team of researchers has found in mice that a drug (ponesimod or ‘Ponvory’) used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) is potentially effective as a therapy for Alzheimer’s disease https://www.research.uky.edu/news/uk-researchers-1st-show-multiple-sclerosis-drug-can-be-used-alzheimers-therapy 10 comments science