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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia stand out as the most feared health conditions that can strike as we age. But…
There are several new treatments available now—and in the works—for debilitating migraines.
Breastfeeding has long been hailed as super healthy for the nursing baby. It’s also a beneficial practice for the mom,…
When you hear about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths, the first cause-connection that comes to mind is…
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Usually, the focus of gene mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2 is on increased risk for cancer, so women who test positive…
Despite what we had hoped, the pandemic rages on. Here’s what you need to know for the coming months… More…
FDA approval of the new treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD) offers a glimmer of hope—but is aducanumab effective and safe? An ancient meditation may be far better.
For decades, cholesterol has been blamed for heart disease, but cholesterol has little to do with it. Instead, insulin and insulin resistance are the culprits.
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