Archives for: October 2020

High Sugar Diet and Behavior Disorders Could be Linked

October 28th, 2020
  Diets high in sugar may increase a person’s risk for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder and aggressive behaviors, according to a report.   Sugar and Mental Health   The new report describes how high amoun… more »

Posted in Sugar

Cup of Coffee may Help Reduce Parkinson’s Risk

October 21st, 2020
  Caffeine may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease in people who have a gene mutation associated with the disorder, researchers report.   Caffeine may Help Parkinson’s Disease   Previous studies have shown that caffeine may protect against Park… more »

Posted in Parkinson's Awareness Month

Genetic Mutations Cause Many Cerebral Palsy Cases

October 14th, 2020
  Genetic problems cause about 14 percent of cerebral palsy cases, and many of the implicated genes control the wiring of brain circuits during early fetal development, new research shows.   New Study on Cerebral Palsy   The largest genetic study… more »

Posted in Cerebral Palsy

“Brain Booster” Supplements may Contain Unapproved Drugs

October 7th, 2020
  Dietary supplements marketed as “brain boosters” may contain high doses of pharmaceutical drugs that are not approved for use in the United States, according to a new study.   Unapproved Drugs Found in Supplements   The team of researchers behind… more »

Posted in Supplements