A team of researchers, led by Flora Hammond, MD, found that in multiple studies of patients with chronic TBI and moderate-severe aggression, taking 100 milligrams of the antiviral drug Amantadine twice daily appeared to be beneficial in decreasing aggression, from the perspective of the patients. Their findings were published in the newest issue of the Journal of

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A study reported by neuroscientists finds that a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis called cannabidiol, or CBD, appears to protect against the long-term negative psychiatric effects of THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient. To conduct their study, three groups received 3 mg/kg of either THC, CBD, or THC+CBD every day for three weeks. The other two groups received a

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Figuring out how science can help answer many of the unresolved questions about brain injuries — and how to make contact sports like football safer — remains a major problem for neuroscientists to tackle. Understanding impacts, concussions and their effects, both immediately and through the course of a person’s life, remains one of the most

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A recently published report shows that high intake of the dietary omega-6 arachidonic acid could increase your risk for colorectal adenoma. Omega-6 arachidonic acid is associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer, whereas omega-3s protect against the disease. A total of 681 individuals aged 40-75 years old with tubular adenomas, 223 with advanced adenomas and

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15-18 month supplementation with high-dose omega-3 improved markers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a recent pilot study in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. NAFLD patients who raised their blood DHA levels more than 2% showed significant improvements in liver metabolism and hepatic insulin sensitivity. Supplementation also reduced the amount of new fat deposited in

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What causes brain fog? Experts say it can be the result of several conditions including poor diet, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and insomnia. Brains also lose sharpness as they age. Fortunately, brain fog doesn’t have to be permanent. “Brain fog routinely resolves with treatment,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. Below are four nutritional supplements that can break

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Despite increased emphasis on concussion education and player safety, one-third of parents won’t allow their children to play football according to a new survey in Phoenix. Football has by far the largest participation numbers and highest number of concussions among high school sports, but girls’ soccer has the highest percentage of players sustaining concussions. Nine

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Generally, after suffering a concussion, patients are encouraged to avoid reading, watching TV and using mobile devices to help their brains heal. But new research shows that teenagers who used a mobile health app once a day in conjunction with medical care improved concussion symptoms and optimism more than with standard medical treatment alone. Results of

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Tackling malnutrition in American hospitals could help save millions of dollars by shortening hospital stays and lowering readmission rates, says a new study conducted in four Chicago area hospitals. A new study published in American Health & Drug Benefits found that screening patients on admission, rapidly starting at-risk patients on oral nutritional supplements, and educating them on

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