Jon Hamilton
Stories
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Young brain researchers ponder other careers amid federal funding cuts
Cuts and disruptions to federal research funding are causing many young brain scientists to reconsider their career choice.
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An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population
A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease.
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Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds
Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
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Intense mental exercise may be able to offset the effects of aging, research finds
A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.
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'Death fold' proteins can make cells self-destruct. Scientists want to control them
Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death decisions.
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Researchers may have discovered why cells sometimes kill themselves unnecessarily
In a human body, cells are constantly making life-or-death decisions. If they make the wrong choice, the result can be cancer. It may be possible to treat diseases by influencing this behavior.
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How apple cider vinegar cured everything — until it didn't
A headline-grabbing study touting apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been retracted. Other claims for the internet-famous remedy are also under fire.
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Leucovorin for autism? Many scientists — and parents — are skeptical
President Trump says an old drug that acts like a vitamin can reduce autism symptoms in many children. The science doesn't support that claim.
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Despite lack of evidence, Trump suggests link between acetaminophen use and autism
The Trump administration announced Monday that the FDA will be updating drug labelling to discourage the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women, suggesting a link between the painkiller and autism.
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White House set to link autism and Tylenol in upcoming announcement
President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to make remarks on a purported link between Tylenol and autism, and propose a cancer drug as a solution.
