Binge eating could be halted by activating novel brain receptor

Activating a brain receptor called TAAR1 blocked compulsive eating and junk food consumption in rats, making it a promising drug target for binge eating.

Promising drug candidate for Alzheimer’s found in turmeric compound

A compound found in turmeric, the spice used in curry powder, could be a promising drug candidate for treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.