Researchers have identified a hormone called irisin that reduces a protein widely believed to cause Alzheimer’s disease—more proof that the best known way to combat the disease is by staying active.
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Did Tobacco Companies Also Get Us Hooked On Junk Food? New Research Says Yes
Junk food brands like Oreo, Ritz, Miracle Whip and Oscar Meyer were once owned by tobacco companies who introduced hyperpalatable items to the American food chain.
Study Links CTE To Young Athletes, But Rewards May Outweigh Risks
Before making the impulsive decision to pull children out of their preferred sports, it is important to put the risk of neurodegenerative disease from contact sports p…
CVS Health Shuffles C-Suite Responsibilities, Adds New Roles And New Hires
CVS Health shook up its executive suite, adding responsibilities for several members of the company’s executive leadership team.
CVS Health Shuffles C-Suite Responsibilities, Adds New Roles And New Hires
CVS Health shook up its executive suite, adding responsibilities for several members of the company’s executive leadership team.
RSV Cases Are Surging, But New Tools Available To Fight The Virus
As Covid-19 cases rise in many parts of the country, another virus is also surging.
Hormone Therapy Lessened Depression, Lowered Suicide Risk Among Transgender Adults, Study Says
Access to hormone therapy could result in less depression, lower suicide risk and decreased gender dysphoria for transgender adults, according to a study published Thursday, complementing other studies suggesting similar help for transgender youth.
Where Have All The Masks Gone? And Why Is The CDC Missing In Action?
Covid cases are rising. We know that there is aerosol transmission of the virus and masks prevent infection. Why is the CDC silent on this, pushing hand washing instead?
A Different Kind Of Cancer Killer: Improving CAR NK Cell Therapy
One study discovers why CAR NK cells lose steam over time and suggests a way to rejuvenate their cancer-killing ability.
Humanized Kidney Development Described In Chimeric Pig Embryos
Researchers injected altered human pluripotent stem cells into genetically engineered pig embryos to produce early kidney structures made of both human and pig cells.
