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Jun 15 2025HEALTH

Diabetes and the Brain: How a Plant Sterol Might Help

Diabetes can cause serious brain problems. These issues can make treating diabetes even harder. So, finding natural compounds that protect the brain could be a game-changer. One such compound is β-sitosterol. It's found in various plants and has shown promise in fighting diabetes-related brain damag

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Vitexin's Role in Easing Nerve Pain

Nerve pain can be a real drag. It often stems from injuries that squeeze nerves, causing a mix of stress, inflammation, and issues with the tiny powerhouses in our cells, called mitochondria. This type of pain is known as chronic constriction injury, or CCI. Vitexin is a plant-based compound that m

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May 14 2025HEALTH

Rosuvastatin's Role in Combating Chemo Brain

Chemotherapy is a tough journey. It can mess with your brain, causing memory lapses, trouble focusing, and even feelings of depression and anxiety. This is often called "chemo brain. " Now, there's a drug called rosuvastatin, usually used to lower cholesterol, that might help with this issue. It wor

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Feb 20 2025SCIENCE

Gold Nanoparticles: A New Hope for Alzheimer's Treatment?

Alzheimer's disease is a tough opponent, but scientists are finding new ways to fight it. Gold nanoparticles, tiny particles made of gold, are proving to be a powerful tool in the battle against this neurodegenerative disease. These nanoparticles can be loaded with afzelin, a natural compound found

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Mulberry Leaves: A Sweet Defense Against Diabetes Brain Damage

Diabetes can mess with your brain big time. It can cause a lot of oxidative stress, which is like a nasty fight in your brain cells. This fight can lead to brain cells dying off. Scientists have found that two special parts of mulberry leaves, chlorogenic acid (CGA) and neochlorogenic acid (NCGA),

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