Scientists have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of aging mice and located a hot spot where much of that damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, suggesting a connection between diet and brain health. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

You’re gathering with friends or family and something’s just a bit off in conversation with a loved one. It could be new-onset hearing loss, said Dr. Angela Peng, an otolaryngologist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Some of the telltale signs that someone’s hearing… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to ‘pregame’ — consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it’s offered, according to a preclinical study. The study establishes — for what is thought to be the first time — that circulating estrogen increases binge alcohol consumption in females and […]