[ad_1] We analyzed CSF samples from 609 individuals that were selected from the Alzheimer Center Amsterdam related studies15,16,17,18 (for clinical details, see Methods and Supplementary Table 1). Of this sample, 419 individuals had AD as defined by an abnormal amyloid biomarker and included all clinical stages (that is, 107 with normal cognition, 103 with mild … Read more

[ad_1] The big three respiratory viruses — influenza, coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV — are spreading misery across Michigan yet again, as people flood doctor’s offices, urgent care sites and emergency departments seeking treatment and many fill hospital beds. “At the moment, I would say we are in the thick of … Read more

[ad_1] Experts have issued a vital warning against a popular ‘skin-healing’ supplement that can lead to seizures, kidney damage and even turn your skin blue. The product, which can be taken as an oral supplement or applied to the skin in liquid form, is called colloidal silver – a mixture of tiny metal particles mixed with … Read more

[ad_1] Biden administration plans to make antiviral Paxlovid more accessible The Biden administration plans to double the availability of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 antiviral medication, in the coming weeks. Damien Henderson, USA TODAY With COVID-19 cases again on the upswing, the antiviral Paxlovid has been slow to gain traction among patients and doctors even though the … Read more

[ad_1] Public health officials are scrambling this week to isolate a measles outbreak at a day care center in Philadelphia. Cases first appeared at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in early December. Health officials received notice days later that there were subsequent cases at a day care center in Northeast Philadelphia. On Monday, the city’s public … Read more

[ad_1] Summary: A new study reveals a vital brain-fat tissue feedback loop that plays a pivotal role in aging. The research identifies specific neurons in the hypothalamus that, when activated, signal the body’s fat tissue to release energy, facilitating physical activity and brain function. As this feedback loop deteriorates with age, health problems associated with … Read more