The medical innovations in the past few years have been astounding. From life-saving medical devices to the FDA approved drugs that are revolutionizing healthcare, the new face of medicine has emerged. In fact, medical device revenues are reaching $5.5 billion…
Earlier this year, the FDA granted approval of Mayzent (siponimod) to Novartis for relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). As of November 2019, Novartis has received positive feedback. Individuals take Mayzent in tablet form once a day; it is the first treatment…
As of 2019, an epidemic of clinical depression has manifested itself in the form of suicides across the United States. Suicide is the most common cause of death in those aged 15-34 in the United States and is the leading…
In the United States alone, suicide is the most common cause of death in 15-34-year-olds and is the leading disability of people worldwide. Women are more likely to be susceptible to attempting suicide, and men are actually four times as…
Is coconut water a fad, similar to kombucha, acai berry, or CBD oil? It’s hard to tell when one product demonstrates efficacy for one or two people who swear by it. After a few months, the good news that coconut…
Just a few months ago, a one-time infusion that provides quick relief for postpartum depression, one of the most common pregnancy complications, sparked a lot of talk in the medical industry. It’s because while the drug is effective, it’s expensive.…
Neurological conditions are the leading source of disability worldwide, and Parkinson’s disease currently takes the lead. In the past twenty years, the number of individuals with Parkinson’s has doubled. We’ve projected that in the next twenty years, this number will…
You or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and you’re collecting as much information and data as you can get your hands on, so you know what to expect. There’s a lot of information and none of…
Most people assume that all bacteria cause disease. This is why it sounds strange when someone suggests that it may be time to take probiotics. Probiotics are a supplement that introduce living bacteria and yeast to the body. As strange…
University of North Carolina’s Professor Cynthia Bulik performed a genetic analysis on anorexic patients. Researchers conducted the study on thousands of people and were able to identify eight chromosome locations that increase individuals’ susceptibility to the disorder. With these findings,…
