What Causes a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
Promising Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms Revealed
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of dementia worldwide, but new research offers hope. Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have developed a synthetic peptide, PHDP5, that shows promise in restoring neuron communication and reversing Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice.
While not a cure, this breakthrough could help slow cognitive decline and lead to improved therapies for Alzheimer’s patients.
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