[ad_1] Tue, Oct 30, 2018 – 3:22 PM [ZURICH] Switzerland’s Roche and Novartis and other drugmakers are touting new treatments for a blindness-causing disease that hits millions of older people, as patent …
Read More »A nurse describes 10 signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia | A study of how north-central Ohio supports its aging population
[ad_1] ASHLAND – Too often, people do not know the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia and do not get help or plan as early as they should. Tessa Clark, Licensed …
Read More »A man who has received a stem cell transplant for the treatment of multiple sclerosis can again walk and dance after suffering from the disease for a decade.
[ad_1] In England, a man with multiple sclerosis can walk and dance for the first time in 10 years after receiving a stem cell transplant. Roy Palmer spent the last decade in …
Read More »Health News Roundup: African Swine Fever Tests, Gum disease linked to higher blood pressure
[ad_1] Following is a summary of current health news briefs. U.S. lifts blocks on some fresh, frozen pork imports from Poland The United States has lifted restrictions on certain imports of fresh …
Read More »Treating gum disease could help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels
[ad_1] Oct 25 2018 A study funded by Diabetes UK has found that treating periodontitis (gum disease) could help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels, and may reduce …
Read More »Citrus fruits help prevent cancer, heart disease, dementia and wrinkles
[ad_1] According to scientists, vitamin C can help slow down ageing and protect body against high blood pressure. It turns out that citrus fruits – oranges, lemons, grapefruits – might be even …
Read More »East Greenwich boy fighting back against rare disease
[ad_1] More Local News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A little boy fighting a rare disease is making improvements and regaining the use of some of his limbs at Hasbro Children’s Hospital after …
Read More »State warns of a dangerous disease affecting children | Health
[ad_1] HARRISBURG – The Wolf Government warns Pennsylvanians against a rare but serious condition affecting children in the state. Acute flaccid myelitis is a disease that affects the nervous system mainly in …
Read More »Measles outbreak NYC: What you need to know about the highly contagious disease
[ad_1] Health officials have issued warnings over a measles outbreak across New York state with at least 17 cases reported. Six children in Brooklyn have been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. NBC New York reports …
Read More »A global clinical trial for Parkinson's disease to inject special stem cells directly into patients' brains
[ad_1] A unique treatment against Parkinson's disease is about to be tested in Japan. The first clinical trial is scheduled to begin August 1st. The Kyoto University Hospital announced on July 30 …
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