FDA Gives Full Approval to Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, clearing the way for insurance coverage of the pricey drug.“The full FDA approval will open the floodgates…
Learn MoreKeeping Cholesterol Levels Stable May Help Shield You From Dementia
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could swings in your blood fat levels increase your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease?Yes, suggests a new study that found fluctuating cholesterol levels among older adults may increase the …
Learn MoreUna señal temprana de que la progresión del Parkinson podría ser rápida
LUNES, 3 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los pacientes recién diagnosticados de enfermedad de Parkinson que sufren alucinaciones tempranas tienen un mayor riesgo de un deterioro mental más rápido, según una nueva investigación sobre la enfermedad…
Learn MoreAustralian Footballer Is First Female Athlete to Receive Diagnosis of CTE
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heather Anderson, a star Australian rules football player who died last November, is the first female professional athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. “She is the first fem…
Learn MoreLa ciencia ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre los orígenes del TOC
VIERNES, 30 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La Dra. Carolyn Rodríguez, una psiquiatra de California, tuvo un paciente con el trastorno obsesivo compulsivo (TOC) que se lavaba las manos con tanta frecuencia que tenía que usar guantes para cubrir s…
Learn MoreOne Early Signal That Parkinson’s Progression Could Be Swift
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who have early hallucinations are at greater risk of faster mental decline, according to new research on the disease.These so-called “presence hallucinations…
Learn MoreScience Brings New Insight Into Origins of OCD
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — California psychiatrist Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez once had a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who washed his hands so often that he had to wear gloves to cover his cracked and swollen skin. “People…
Learn MoreScience Brings New Insight Into Origins of OCD
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — California psychiatrist Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez once had a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who washed his hands so often that he had to wear gloves to cover his cracked and swollen skin. “People…
Learn More¿El chute de energía matutino del café es sobre todo un placebo?
MIÉRCOLES, 28 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El café hace que el día de muchos dormilones arranque, pero un nuevo estudio plantea que la cafeína no es lo único que lo despierta por la mañana. Unas personas que tomaron una pastilla de cafeína bás…
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