In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape our understanding of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence linking digestive health and lifestyle patterns to the onset and progression of this complex neurodegenerative disorder. Parkinson’s disease, traditionally framed as a neurological affliction primarily affecting motor functions through the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, may have roots extending…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Two years ago, I had a conversation with my doctor that remains one of the more unnerving interactions I have ever had. After reviewing the results of a routine blood test, she wanted to…
Image credit: Soulcatcher/Pexels Caviar — the glistening, briny pearls of sturgeon roe — is synonymous with luxury, as Wagyu beef or black truffles. But no matter how many gilded tins it appears in or Michelin-starred menus it tops, the finer details of this delicacy still tend to elude even the most seasoned gourmands. Usually served…
Preventing and managing high blood pressure with healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a heart-healthy diet including reducing salt intake, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress—combined with early treatment with medication to lower blood pressure if necessary—are recommended to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, cognitive…
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Many people take their kidneys for granted until they stop functioning properly. However, there are steps everyone can take to maintain kidney health and potentially avoid the need for dialysis or a transplant. Kidneys filter waste products from the blood, a task that, if not performed, can lead to serious health issues….
The sun is the most important source of energy on Earth, but its intensity varies across the planet. Cities in temperate climates, like San Diego and Sydney, for instance, rarely experience temperatures exceeding 80 °F (26.6 °C), according to the World Meteorological Organization. However, many other destinations are not as fortunate, especially those located in…
WEDNESDAY, August 13, marked the opening of a two-day dialogue between the Special Parliamentary Committee on Health Matters (SPCHM) and the visiting Philippine Health-Tourism delegation. According to the committee chairman and Bogia Member of Parliament (MP), Robert Naguri, the delegation’s visit is to help identify solutions through strategic discussions to counter the rise of non-communicable…
image: Professor Diane Fatkin at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute view more Credit: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest….
Temporary distancing was one strategy family caregivers employed to cope with the stress. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain By 2030, an estimated 47 million women worldwide will enter menopause each year. The transition through menopause can last several years and brings with it a host of physical, mental and brain changes. One of the most distressing…
A new Illinois law mandating annual mental health screenings for students in the third through 12th grades is drawing concern from parents and policy experts, who say the measure, and the way it could be implemented, raises more questions than it answers. “What does that [screening] entail?” asked Cata Truss, a Chicago mother, grandmother, and former educator. …