Australian scientists say they have identified a toxin which plays a key role in the onset of Alzheimer’s, raising hope that a drug targeting the toxin could be developed to slow the degenerative brain disease. The toxin, called quinolinic acid, kills nerve cells in the brain, leading to dysfunction and death, the scientists said. “Quinolinic [...]
Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. According to the American Heart Association, more than 13 million Americans are affected and, when diagnosing heart disease, using the best medical imaging technology available is crucial. Until recently, diagnosing heart disease was difficult without a costly and invasive surgical procedure, especially for patients with little or [...]
Your body is in an all out war, constantly and everyday of your life. All day, everyday, germs and viruses are trying to enter your body to wreak havoc. From simple infections to dangerous viruses, your main area of defense – the frontline in this war for control over your body – is your immune [...]
