Despite around 1 in 10 Americans living with diabetes, certain myths about the disease continue to exist. This could be why 1 in 4 people are unaware they have diabetes and why another 86 million people are currently “prediabetic”. Dispelling diabetes myths will help those understand their condition as well as helping others around them […]
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Is There a Difference?
There are nearly 10 million new cases of dementia each year around the world, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO also attributes between 60 and 70 percent of these cases to Alzheimer’s disease. The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” are often used interchangeably. This isn’t accurate, though. What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and […]
Got Arthritis? Get Some Scorpion Venom! Wait… What?
Scorpions are the stuff of nightmares for some people, but they might be able to do more good than you’d think. One of the compounds found in scorpion venom could help treat one of the most common and painful conditions in the country: rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system […]
The Complete Guide to Managing and Treating Psoriasis
If you suffer from psoriasis, you know that it’s difficult to deal with the itchy and painful sores that develop on your body. Don’t worry, you’re not fighting this battle alone–around 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis too. Because psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, it can be especially difficult to treat. Experts still aren’t sure what […]
The Latest Breakthroughs In Alzheimer’s Treatment You Should Know About
5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. And while this takes an incredible toll on both those who have Alzheimer’s as well as their families, there is hope. As the population lives longer, diseases related to old age have become more pronounced. Alzheimer’s has been one of them. While it is currently devastating for family […]
How Does the Amino Acid, Asparagine, Make Breast Cancer Worse?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women throughout the world. About 1 million cases are diagnosed each year. While the survival rates a much higher among patients who are treated early on, there is still much to be learned about the disease. For instance, researchers only recently learned that the amino acid, asparagine […]
