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,...
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...