In Rat Model, Choline Intake Improves Memory And Attention-Holding Capacity
An experimental study in rats has shown that consuming choline, a vitamin B group nutrient found in foodstuffs like eggs and chicken or beef liver, soy and wheat germ, helps improve long-term memory and attention-holding capacity. The study, conducted by scientists at the University of Granada (Spain) Simon BolÃvar University, (Venezuela) and the University of York (United Kingdom), has revealed that choline is directly involved in attention and memory processes and helps modulate them... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news
Choline intake improves memory and attention-holding capacity
(University of Granada) The benefits of this vitamin B source have been demonstrated in an experimental study in rats conducted by scientists at the University of Granada (Spain), Simón Bolívar University (Venezuela) and the University of York (UK). (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 11, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Djibouti: Djibouti Donates Tuberculosis Medicine to Somaliland
[Sabahi]The Djiboutian government's Centre for the Purchase of Medicines and Essential Materials donated 650 cartons of streptomycin sulphate and 150 of vitamin B complex on Tuesday (June 4th) to help Somaliland fight tuberculosis, Djibouti's La Nation reported. (Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis)
Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis - June 7, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
The Anatomy of Violence by Adrian Raine – review
A surprisingly entertaining study of genetic disposition to crime poses challenging moral questionsIs rape an act of hate? Why are you 100 times more likely to be killed on your birthday? Might a casual Mars Bar prompt you to commit murder? And why should you steer clear of men with long ring-fingers? These and other equally intriguing questions are posed here by Adrian Raine.The book is subtitled "The Biological Roots of Crime" and the larger part of it is an extensive and, despite the grim subject, entertaining account of the physiological factors that may have a role in antisocial behaviour. Some, Raine argues, are evol...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 25, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Salley Vickers Tags: Psychology Culture UK criminal justice Health, mind and body Reviews Books Law Neuroscience The Observer Science and nature Source Type: news
Claims vitamin B prevents Alzheimer's are unproven
Conclusion
This two-year long randomised controlled trial found that B vitamin treatment significantly reduces loss of grey matter in certain regions of the brain in elderly volunteers with mild cognitive impairment. The researchers report that these regions are specifically vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. B vitamin treatment was beneficial for the subgroup of participants who had higher than average levels of an amino acid called homocysteine.
This research clearly shows that grey matter loss in certain regions of the brain was reduced with B vitamin treatment. This follows on from the researchers’ previous finding...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Older people Source Type: news
Vitamin B could stave off Alzheimers
Elderly people could stave off Alzheimer's disease by taking Vitamin B supplements because they reduce brain shrinkage associated with the disease by up to 90 per cent, a study suggests. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctors renew call for vitamin B enriched flour to ward off birth defects
BMA wants government to introduce mandatory folic acid fortificationRelated items from OnMedicaFolic acid linked to lower risk of language delayDoctors call for StrepB screening in late pregnancySmoking bans reduce risk of preterm birthsFish oil capsules don’t cut PNDFruit & veg cut risk of small baby (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 12, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
