Are starchy foods the new cigarette?
Even if you don’t smoke, a high-glycemic diet can lead to lung cancer.
That’s the surprising finding of a new study by the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. It found that people with a high-glycemic diet have a dramatically higher risk of lung cancer… Even if they don’t smoke.1
Researchers studied more than 1,900 lung cancer patients and more than 2,400 cancer-free people.… Read More
Excited scientists say they’ve made a major discovery in the race to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
A renowned group of dementia experts believe the herpes virus may cause Alzheimer’s.
For years, scientists have known that plaque and protein buildup in the brain leads to cognitive decline.
… Read MoreBig Pharma spends millions advertising its heartburn drugs, urging people to pop them like candy. But a new landmark study in Germany shows that popular acid reflux pills may be associated with dementia.1
Researchers studied a class of drugs known as PPIs, or protein pump inhibitors. Brands include Prevacid, Nexium, and Prilosec.2
They examined the medical records of 73,000 elderly patients.… Read More
If you’ve had a parent or grandparent who suffered dementia, you’ve no doubt wondered, “Is that my future?”
Studies confirm that Alzheimer’s disease can run in families. The more blood relatives you have with dementia… The more likely you are to get it.
Scientists have isolated a gene variant called APOE-e4. About a quarter of the population one copy of it.… Read More
Just like people, your dog can develop dementia. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability that interferes with everyday life. But you can help your pet fight back.
Studies have found that by the time dogs turn 11, a third have some cognitive deterioration or dementia. Vets have a name for the condition. It is called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome.… Read More
Someone in the U.S. is almost 3 times more likely to die of Alzheimer’s than a person in India.1
How can this be?
We are often told we have the best medical care in the world. We certainly have more of it than the impoverished areas of India.
We have access to the latest diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and cutting-edge research. Many people in India live in dire conditions.… Read More