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,...
Sleep apnea and the risk of long COVID: A significant connection
The Scope of Long COVID in the US
As of April 2023, the virus that causes COVID-19 has infected more than 100 million Americans.
According to...
Why high blood pressure is known as the silent killer
Medical professionals call high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—the silent killer because it can go undetected for a long period of time and leads...
Unmasking the impact of air pollution on stroke recovery
Air pollution, the pervasive yet often overlooked menace, has been observed to negatively impact the prognosis of ischemic stroke, a condition caused by reduced...
Toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products remain in our bodies and environments...
Cosmetics and personal care products enhance the way we look and feel. During the pandemic, I started a self-care facial routine.
It helped me cope...
Brain-altering fungi could lead the next frontier in mental health care
If you were one of the millions of people who watched HBO’s TV series The Last of Us, you probably have a heightened awareness...
AI can improve speed and accuracy of heart attack diagnosis
Imagine a world where the diagnosis of heart attacks is as swift as lightning and as accurate as a Swiss watch. A world where...
Scientists find an early drive of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a tough nut to crack. It's one of those diseases that doctors often find too late. It's also a leading cause...
Depression and Alzheimer’s: Different risk factors at play
The Mystery of Alzheimer's and Depression
Alzheimer's disease is a tricky beast. It's a physical illness that affects the brain, and right now, it impacts...