Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), affects up to one in four Americans. For most, acid-neutralizing medication can control the chronic heartburn and regurgitation of acid. Some need surgical repair of the esophageal valve that normally keeps reflux from occurring. But what if medication isn’t helping and you don’t want surgery? “We target that space … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
Daily Vitamin Drink Could Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s
March 16, 2016 by
Israel is one of 19 partners in breakthrough clinical trial showing nutritional cocktail may improve memory and reduce brain shrinkage. The international science community is buzzing with excitement as results of a breakthrough study have shown that consuming a daily vitamin-enriched drink could help improve memory, reduce brain shrinkage and slow the progression of … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Could Be Diagnosed With Common Blood Test
March 8, 2016 by
The progressive dementia of Alzheimer’s disease affects some 35 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 115 million by 2050, yet currently it is not possible to detect the disease before it has caused loss of memory and function. Even then, the tests available are invasive and/or expensive. The quest to develop a simple blood test for Alzheimer’s is therefore top … [Read more...]
Pressure Sensing Socks Could Help Diabetics
February 18, 2016 by
Among the serious complications of diabetes for some 130 million individuals worldwide is diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage associated with foot ulcers resulting from anatomical deformation, excessive pressure and poor blood supply. This condition is the leading cause of amputation. Though regular checkups are helpful in monitoring pressure and ulceration, the … [Read more...]
Artificial Light At Night Has Drawbacks
February 18, 2016 by
Turning off lights and drawing the shades when you go to sleep could help your body control weight gain, according to a study from Israel newly published in the International Journal of Obesity. The study also affirmed past research showing a link between artificial light at night (ALAN) – especially from white LED bulbs — and some types of cancer. “In recent years there … [Read more...]
