May 6, 2024 Some Alzheimer's cases may be caused by copies of a single gene, research shows Researchers have identified a genetic form of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in people who inherit two copies of the APOE4 gene. The study marks a breakthrough.
May 3, 2024 Anger can increase heart attack risk, study finds: ‘Chronic insult to arteries’ Feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could raise your chances of experiencing a cardiac event, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
May 1, 2024 When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts Serving as a caregiver for a parent with dementia while also caring for kids can come with physical, mental and emotional challenges, several caregivers shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital.
April 30, 2024 ‘Liquid gold’ could bring new hope to multiple sclerosis patients, study suggests: ‘Profound benefit’ An experimental medication called CNM-Au8 — a drinkable liquid with gold nanocrystals — has shown promising results in clinical trials for improving MS symptoms. Doctors and researchers weighed in.
April 28, 2024 Health weekend roundup: Bird flu, stroke risks, a mother's heartbreak and more As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.
April 26, 2024 Zac Brown Band's founding member admits he's 'scared to death' of new technology Zac Brown Band founding member and three-time Grammy winner John Driskell Hopkins shared why he is "scared to death" of artificial intelligence.
April 25, 2024 5 women’s health tips to prevent and detect strokes, according to cardiologists One in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke. Parag Shah, MD, a physical medicine specialist in Jacksonville, Florida, shares tips for women to reduce their risk.
April 23, 2024 Alzheimer's drug embrace slows down as US doctors' reluctance grows The adoption of the FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug, Leqimbi, has slowed down in the U.S. as more experts grow hesitant about the drugs cost, risks and efficacy.
April 22, 2024 Military veteran embraces ‘new service’ of helping others after his Parkinson's diagnosis: ‘There is hope' After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinson’s disease. Kelm shared his story.
April 21, 2024 All about Alzheimer's disease: Signs, symptoms and stages Alzheimer's disease is most common in older individuals, making age one of the biggest risk factors. Although memory loss is a main symptom, there are many others to look out for.