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Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain, which interfere with the normal communication flow between brain cells. These plaques are made out of beta-amyloid amino acids that stick together. Over the past few years, researchers from various institutions have been working to develop antibodies — a type of protein

Where would some people be without celebrities like Chrissy Teigen? This thought is something I wondered this morning as I learned that the internet police have once again put the celebrity in their crosshairs. Teigen’s most recent offense? Allowing a bug to rest on her arm while vacationing in Bali while 2-year-old Luna watched.  It

TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 — Employees struggling with depression take less time off from work if they receive support and help from their managers, a new study suggests. Many people suffer depression at some point during their working lives. But they often don’t disclose their condition or seek help because they’re afraid of repercussions, according

On average, patients get about 11 seconds to explain the reasons for their visit before they are interrupted by their doctors. Also, only one in three doctors provides their patients with adequate opportunity to describe their situation. The pressure to rush consultations affects specialists more than primary care doctors says Naykky Singh Ospina of the

The risk of suffering a heart attack while pregnant, giving birth, or during the two months after delivery rose 25% between 2002 and 2014, according to a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Study authors say the increased risk is alarming, especially since medical advances have improved the care of cardiovascular disease during this

Your crab cakes are trying to kill you. In what can only be treated as their final act of revenge, crabs from Venezuela have been discovered to be contaminated with a bacterium called Vibrio parahaemolyticus that’s now infecting people who dare to consume them. The crab that is suspected to be the source of the

WEDNESDAY, July 18, 2018 — Fizzy, fermented kombucha tea is the hot new health drink. But experts say it’s not clear whether the bacteria-laden beverage lives up to all of its health claims. Proponents say kombucha’s powerful probiotics can help improve digestion, promote your immune response and reduce inflammation in your body by introducing healthy

Here’s some exciting news for anyone who basically lives on RX Bars (which includes us, by the way): A few select flavors of the popular protein bars are on sale for Prime Day today. Not familiar with RX Bars? The bestselling brand has developed a cult following, thanks in part to their super-short ingredient lists.

Tennis legend Serena Williams offered up a beautiful message to other mothers after her Wimbledon loss in a postgame interview: "I was playing out there for you today…" An emotional Williams spoke after her defeat and told mothers that they can still achieve great things after having a child and not to give up on

For years, everyone from medical providers to celebrities have rallied to raise awareness about postpartum depression. Now it has become common knowledge that the physical, emotional and hormonal changes a person endures after they gives birth can be more than just the “baby blues,” but a serious medical condition that merits screening, assessment and treatment. 

The Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning Hulu original, The Handmaid’s Tale, struck all the right chords with its latest season, hitting almost too close to home at times. And while the riveting season two finale that recently aired has earned praise, the show’s marketing efforts was hit with swift backlash after attempting to release a

Grand Slam winner — 23 times over — Serena Williams is having some seriously sad feels about missing a major milestone in the life of daughter Alexis Olympia, 10 months old. Williams tweeted, "She took her first steps. . . I was in training and missed it. I cried.” Williams’ tweet was so relatable, thousands

Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits—according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new report published today reveals that exposure to greenspace reduces the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure. Populations with higher levels

Imagine a pathogen that infects completely healthy people and can cause blindness in one day and flesh-eating infections, brain abscesses and death in just a few days. Now imagine that this pathogen is also resistant to all antibiotics. This is the nightmare scenario that obsesses Thomas A. Russo, MD, professor of medicine in the Jacobs

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but according to a skin care diagnostic technique called facial mapping, the face is the window to understanding why your skin is breaking out in the same (or very similar) areas over and over again. Facial mapping uses the ancient practice of dividing the face into

The question: Sometimes, it feels like men can lose weight so much more easily than women can—is there any evidence to back that up? The expert: Dr Mitzi Dulan, author of The Pinterest Diet. The answer: You’re not imagining things. Frustrating as it is, there are a couple of reasons why it’s harder for women

Maybe you’re eating because there’s a grumble in your stomach. Or because those cookies your colleague brought in look irresistible.  Or perhaps it’s because you’re hunched over your keyboard, stressed out at work. Your hunger – whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional – can give you important clues about what’s going on in both your

On Thursday night The Project panel tackled the subject of returning to the workplace soon after giving birth, and host Carrie Bickmore had some hilarious input.  The TV host explained how pumping breast milk at work—a common and natural process for women—led to some amusing encounters of her own. “I remember driving with Tim Blackwell, who works on Nova, to a

It’s Australia’s largest online healthcare marketplace, and now Silicon Valley is taking notice. HealthEngine has announced today a $26.7 million investment lead by Sequoia India. HealthEngine revolutionises the way Australians are going to the doctor by helping patients connect with quality health practitioners in their area, and make appointments directly. In fact, one million Australians

Of course you’ve heard of rice and barley. Even quinoa and millet are a part of your healthy-eating vocabulary. But farro? Now that’s one grain that doesn’t get much of the spotlight, but it should. Though this grain isn’t gluten-free, the nutty-tasting carb is still a healthy whole-grain option for those without celiac disease looking to lose