Month: November 2022

CDC Director Walensky Recovers from COVID

In a remarkable turn of events, the head honcho of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, proclaimed her victory against the menacing COVID-19. After dealing with a pesky bout in late October and undergoing Pfizer’s Paxlovid treatment, she bounced back stronger than ever. Walensky’s full recovery serves as a shining example […]

Published on November 8, 2022

Early Ovary Removal Tied to Higher Parkinson’s Risk

Imagine your ovaries are like loyal sidekicks, helping you navigate the twists and turns of life. But what happens when they’re suddenly gone? According to a new study, women who have both ovaries removed before menopause may face a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease down the road. Just like losing a trusted teammate in […]

Published on November 8, 2022

Plasma BDNF Levels and Alzheimer’s Disease in Chinese Elderly

Imagine your brain is a complicated machine, with different parts that work together to keep everything running smoothly. Now imagine that one of those important parts, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), can actually help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. That’s what scientists in China wanted to find out, so they studied a group of elderly people […]

Published on November 8, 2022