Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is the most common cause of dementia, a group of brain disorders that affect a person’s ability to function independently. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal protein deposits in the brain that interfere with […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Managing For Heat
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts the central nervous system, resulting in a range of neurological symptoms. Heat sensitivity is a significant issue for those with MS, with about three-quarters experiencing symptom exacerbation in response to heat, such as from hot weather or exercise-induced body temperature increases. This is due to […]
Crohn’s Disease
In the United States, there are currently 700,000 people affected by Crohn’s disease (CD). Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive system, which is made up of the gastrointestinal tract (abbreviated as the GI tract or digestive tract), the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Crohn’s can affect any […]
What is ALS?
Learn about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), including the types, symptoms, diagnosis process, treatment options, and available resources.
New Patch Being Developed for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, which is a hormone that helps the body break down sugar. Although people with type 2 diabetes still produce insulin, they don’t produce enough. They continuously monitor glucose levels via finger pricks and administer insulin injections as needed. These constant finger pricks and injections can [...]
First Cellular Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease
In the United States, there are currently 30 million people who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers have had their first success with a cellular approach to treating the disease.
