Archives - Friday 23 May 2008
Plant flavonoid reduces inflammatory response in the brain
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 18:49 - http://foodconsumer.org/Researchers at the University of Illinois report this week that a plant compound found in abundance in celery and green peppers can disrupt a key component of the inflammatory response in the...
Discovery Of Gatekeepers In The Human Cell 'Shredder' Could Lead To A New Target For Cancer Drugs
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 14:00 - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/Insulin, a hormone released in large quantities when food is consumed, is reduced by 50% only three to five minutes later. However, if the cell's internal waste disposal system malfunctions,...
Exploring emerging role of infection in Alzheimer's disease
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 13:20 - http://www.huliq.com/A number of chronic diseases are in fact caused by one or more infectious agents. For example, stomach ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori, chronic lung disease in newborns and chronic asthma...
Caregivers For Alzheimer's Patients Record Life Stories With Project StoryKeeper
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 10:00 - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/Project StoryKeeper, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving family heritage and announced that new findings by the Alzheimer's Association are increasing the need to document the life...
Former NARF member bequeaths $10,000 to Alzheimer's Research
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 03:33 - http://www.herald-dispatch.com/HUNTINGTON -- The National Association of Retired Federal employees received some emotional news during their West Virginia convention this week.
New eye scan offers window to your health
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 02:40 - http://www.king5.com/A new eye scan in development could be used to test more than just your vision. Researchers say it may be able to see the first signs of diseases like Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Got Celery on the Brain? Good for you!
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 02:34 - http://www.pr-inside.com/(PR-inside.com) An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a glass of celery water will keep your brain working and fight off Alzheimer's disease. That's the clear implication of new research...
Burton, Groff and Pierce Join Alzheimer's Gala 6/2
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 00:07 - http://www.broadwayworld.com/On Monday, June 2, 2008, hundreds of New Yorkers will join with the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter at the annual Forget-Me-Not Gala to celebrate the contribution of the Arts in the...
Lots of brain-boosters on way, fears raised about misuse
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 00:05 - http://www.indianexpress.com/A flood new "brain-boosting" drugs will emerge in coming decades for diseases like Alzheimer's, putting pressure...
Featherston takes helm at Alzheimer's Association
Published on Friday 23 May 2008 - 00:00 - http://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/Norma Featherston has been named the Alzheimer's Association, Ventura County office's new area director. Featherston joined the Alzheimer's Association in May 2007 as a care consultant.
