Scientists in Florida found something interesting about Alzheimer's disease. They think it might be linked to what's happening in our gut. Let's break this down. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that makes it hard to remember things and think clearly. It affects millions of older adults in the U. S. a
You might be surprised to learn that a medication designed to help control blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes could also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s what a recent study by Case Western Reserve University suggests. The drug in question is called Ozempic, w
Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently recommended that adults aged 50 and above should get a shot to protect against pneumococcal disease? This decision was made by a scientific panel and then approved by the CDC. This disease is caused by a type of bact
Did you know that a single image can reveal secrets about diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS? That's exactly what happened at Nikon's 2024 photomicrography contest. The winner was an image of brain tumor cells from a mouse, snapped by Bruno Cisterna and Eric Vitriol from Augusta University in Georgia
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released some concerning news. The vaccination rates for kindergartners in the US have dropped again. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 92% of kids got their routine shots—a decrease from 93% last year and 95% in 2019-2020. The drop is m
Meet Richard Pawuski, a former personal trainer who loved his new backyard in Colchester, Connecticut. In August 2019, while clearing leaves, he was bitten by a mosquito. Days later, he noticed a strange bump and intense headaches. Doctors diagnosed him with Eastern equine encephalitis (Triple E), a
Imagine this: heart disease isn't just a problem for the elderly. The American Heart Association aimed to cut heart disease deaths by 20%, but they fell short, achieving only a 15% reduction. Surprisingly, only 9% of Americans have ideal heart health. Experts point to a struggling primary healthcare
Heart disease might seem like an old issue, but it's still the leading cause of death in the U.S. What's the deal? Our healthcare system is grappling with common conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It's not just about personal choices; factors like race, gender, and where you
TikTok influencer Taylor Grigg, 25, passed away suddenly on October 4. Her family shared that she had been struggling with asthma and Addison’s disease, a rare condition that affects hormone production. Her husband, Cameron Grigg, described her death as both sudden and unexpected. Addison’s disease
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind devastation and a warning from health officials about floodwater infections. But that's not all. Scientists are worried about what might come next: a surge in mosquitoes. Imelda Moise, a geography prof
