Nov 17th, 2008 · There may be a new explanation for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers think they've discovered precisely what damages brain cells and causes memory loss in people who have Alzheimer's. Brain scientists present the latest evidence at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience this week in Washington.
Nov 14th, 2008 · A study in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the drug Crestor, typically used for reducing cholesterol levels, may reduce the risk of heart disease for people with normal cholesterol levels. But do the potential benefits offset the risks and cost of the drugs?
Nov 12th, 2008 · A German study in this week's New England Journal of Medicine offers more evidence that abdominal fat increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and heart disease.
Nov 9th, 2008 · A new study says a blood test to measure C-reactive protein, along with cholesterol levels, is an important indicator of cardiovascular disease. But there is disagreement in the scientific community over what the study results mean.
Nov 9th, 2008 · A new research study finds that many people who have no signs of heart disease should be taking statin drugs, which lower cholesterol and may have other benefits. Prescribing a generic version could save patients — and insurance companies — millions of dollars.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Terkel, who came of age during the Great Depression, often said America suffered from what he called a national Alzheimer's disease. His oral histories and radio interviews with everyday Americans helped document the nation's past.
Oct 21st, 2008 · These genes aren't from your parents, but the genetic code of the bacteria in your gut can determine your health — and affect conditions like type 1 diabetes and obesity.
Oct 19th, 2008 · This summer, South Korea partially lifted a ban on American beef. But fear of mad cow disease lingers across the country, and it has sparked public demonstrations and riots. That hasn't led Koreans away from steak, though.