by Caleb Stratton, Medical University of South Carolina Individuals with Down syndrome are at a much greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, with inflammation of the brain starting early in life and the risk of Alzheimer’s reaching nearly 80% by the age of 60. The root cause of Alzheimer’s disease is unknown. However, its frequency...
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY Skin is our body’s most ardent defender against pathogens and other external threats. Its outermost layer is maintained through a remarkable transformation in which skin cells swiftly convert into squames–flat, dead cells that provide a tight seal between the living portion of the skin and the world outside. “Throughout our lifetime, squames are...
Greetings, As you may have been aware, in the past few month’s news of coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak from China has been rampant. Orange County recently declared a local health emergency in response to this coronavirus. At RMG, we offer an Intravenous (IV) therapy that helps to boost the immune system, which may then prevent diseases...
by American Heart Association Middle-aged people who walked the most steps-per-day over an average of 9 years had a 43% lower risk of diabetes and a 31% lower risk of high blood pressure, compared to those with the fewest steps, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle...
No matter whether your favorite team wins or loses, March Madness will likely put a slam dunk on your sleep habits. For many Americans, staying up late to watch NCAA basketball tournament games is a much-anticipated annual rite. But the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) warns that those late-night games can cause problems. “A...
Although dark eye circles are not dangerous, many people seek ways to treat or hide them. However, it may not be possible to remove them altogether. Some people may think that dark circles under their eyes make them look tired and older, so they search for home remedies and treatments that can minimize their appearance....
by Rebecca S.b. Fischer, The Conversation The coronavirus is on everyone’s minds. As an epidemiologist, I find it interesting to hear people using technical terms—like quarantine or super spreader or reproductive number—that my colleagues and I use in our work every day But I’m also hearing newscasters and neighbors alike mixing up three important words:...
by American Heart Association Heart attacks are misdiagnosed more often in young women than in men, and one key way to change that, researchers say, is to think differently about how symptom can manifest. For decades, women have been evaluated by a protocol geared toward men. “The historic failings of cardiology to take a balanced...
by Whitelaw Reid, University of Virginia University of Virginia professors Joanna Lee Williams and Richard J. Bonnie believe that adolescence is a period of “extraordinary” opportunity for learning and exploration, and for laying a strong foundation for a successful life. Williams and Bonnie are part of an interdisciplinary committee of experts from around the country...
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH Why is the difference between AD and other dementias important?People have been talking about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) for over 100 years now. Yet, in most cases, the difference between them is not clear. Is there a real difference? The answer is...
