In a fascinating study published in Nature, researchers found that astrocytes that exist in the brain to protect neurons take on a more toxic role following a brain injury. In a healthy brain, astrocytes assist with developing and protecting the … Continue reading Brain’s builder cells turn toxic following injury
According to a recent study published online in the British Medical Journal, those that suffer migraine are at an increased risk of stroke after surgery and hospital re-admission within 30 days of discharge. The authors of the study go on … Continue reading Migraine sufferers at higher risk of stroke after surgery
In a report published June of 2016, the American Medical Association warned of health effects resulting from LED street lights. One of the central concerns was the emission of excessive blue light from the LEDs. On page 2 of the report, … Continue reading LED street lights draw warning from American Medical Association
Exciting news published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows progress towards therapy that may one day protect and heal damaged brains. Importantly, grafting of the microvesicles derived from stem cells appear to offer many of the benefits … Continue reading Stem Cell-Derived Microvesicles Improve Cognition in Damaged Brains
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