New mobile app can detect Alzheimer’s disease with speech
Alzheimer's Disease: The Silent Epidemic
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that slowly and steadily impairs memory and thinking skills. It's a common...
RSV: we finally have a vaccine for this deadly virus
The first vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine, named Arexvy, will be...
This type of brain drugs linked to Parkinson’s disease
Introduction
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as uncontrollable tremors, stiffness,...
Scientists find a new way to fight treatment-resistant cancers
Cancer, in its many forms, has been a formidable foe for medical scientists worldwide.
However, recent findings from the Van Andel Institute have shed light...
Unveiling the Shanghai APP mutation: A breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease research
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a disease that affects the brain. It's a type of dementia, and it's the most common kind....
Three-drug combination slows progression of advanced kidney cancer
Introduction to Study Findings
Researchers have discovered that adding a targeted kinase inhibitor to a two-drug immunotherapy combination can slow the progression of advanced kidney...
The power of linoleic acid: Lowering type 2 diabetes risk and more
The Skinny on Linoleic Acid
Linoleic acid. It's a bit of a tongue twister, isn't it? But it's a name you may want to remember....
Marijuana use and high blood pressure: Increased risk of death revealed
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread medical concern.
It happens when the force of blood against the artery walls remains too...
Health care exec’s heart stops at the airport
With her suitcase in tow, Kathy Wilson-Gold dropped off her 6-year-old twins, Michael and Megan, at school on a sunny Monday in October, then...
FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab could reduce brain damage
The Alzheimer's Challenge
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia affecting over 50 million people worldwide.
This brain disorder involves the buildup of a protein,...