Recent research has unveiled a promising dietary compound that could play a significant role in increasing longevity. Scientists from the University of Seville and the University of Kent have found that phytoene, a carotenoid, not only extends the lifespan of a microscopic worm known as Caenorhabditis elegans but also helps reduce paralysis associated with Alzheimer’s… Read More »
The FDA’s approval of the first therapy to treat Alzheimer’s Disease in over twenty years brought attention to a not-yet-convened debate of U.S. health care costs and spending, innovation, and return-on-the-investment (as well as “for whom” do the returns accrue). In my latest post for Medecision, I explore different angles on the Aduhelm and Alzheimer’s… Read More »
As pet owners, we cherish our pets and we strive to provide them with the very best care possible. That’s why it can be so devastating to find out we may have inadvertently placed our pet in danger. Sadly in recent years, there have been several instances of pets falling ill, that have been linked… Read More »
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump revealed that they both tested positive for the novel coronavirus, with the former experiencing mild symptoms but remaining in “good spirits,” according to the White House chief of staff. The first lady later tweeted that she too is experiencing “mild symptoms but overall feeling good.” Trump’s age, and… Read More »
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped two million as the virus begins to spread more rapidly in some states that aggressively reopened such as Texas, Arizona, North Carolina and others. While health officials expected cases to rise as states reopened, the focus now is on ensuring that surges don’t boil over into uncontrolled outbreaks. … Read More »