Precision aging: Researchers propose a new approach to keep brains healthy, longer
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 18, 2019
With life spans increasing, it may be time to discard a one-size-fits-all approach to brain health. A group of researchers propose a new precision medicine model.
Weight for it: High BMI, extra pounds may lead to cardiovascular disease, study says
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
Investigators have found that excess weight and body fat are a likely cause of cardiovascular disease, not simply associated with it.
Parkinson’s breakthrough: Researchers find way to halt disease progression
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 07, 2019
Japanese researchers have successfully reduced Parkinson’s-like symptoms in mice. The breakthrough could unearth preventive treatments, they said.
Study tracks soaring drug costs, researchers endorse ‘bold action’ to address the years-long...
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 03, 2019
A cost evaluation for 49 top-selling, brand-name drugs found no let-up in price increases between 2012 and 2017, with the availability of generics having no effect on the trend, according to researchers...
‘Bad cholesterol’ is targeted as possible catalyst among those with early-onset Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
May 31, 2019
While most people with Alzheimer’s disease are 80 years old or older, about 10% begin to suffer symptoms before age 65.