Month: March 2022

FDA Panel Rejects Amylyx’s ALS Drug Due to Trial Data Concerns

In a disappointing turn of events, an FDA panel has voted against approving Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc’s experimental drug for ALS. The committee expressed concerns about the trial data and ultimately rejected the oral medication. It’s like when a new team member presents their idea at a meeting, but the rest of the team raises valid […]

Published on March 31, 2022

Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Aphasia, Stepping Away From Acting, Says Family

Actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from his career after he was diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to communicate. His family issued a statement on social media announcing the actor’s retirement.”To Bruce’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 30, 2022

Eating two servings of avocados a week linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease

A 30-year study of more than 110,000 health professionals found that participants who ate at least two servings of avocado a week had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those who rarely ate avocados. Replacing animal products like butter, cheese or bacon with avocado was also associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular […]

Published on March 30, 2022