Month: February 2023

The Dance of Cholesterol and Myelin: Exploring the Role of White Matter Injury in Alzheimer’s Disease

Imagine a wild dance party where cholesterol, myelin, and toxic proteins called Abeta are the star performers. In this chaotic event, myelin injury releases cholesterol, setting off a wild chain reaction that leads to Abeta dysmetabolism and the formation of amyloid plaques. This intricate interplay between white matter injury, cholesterol dysmetabolism, and Abeta dysmetabolism is […]

Published on February 10, 2023

Chilly Dips Make A Splash, But are the Benefits All Wet?

Picture this: people everywhere, from famous celebs to your next-door neighbor, taking the plunge into icy waters or hopping into ice-cold baths. They swear that it elevates their mood, boosts their energy levels, helps them shed pounds, and soothes inflammation. But here’s the thing – the scientific community isn’t entirely convinced just yet! It’s like […]

Published on February 10, 2023

‘The Country Is Watching’: California Homeless Crisis Looms as Gov. Newsom Eyes Political Future

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Driving through the industrial outskirts of Sacramento, a stretch of warehouses, wholesale suppliers, truck centers, and auto repair shops northeast of downtown, it’s hard to square California’s $18 billion investment in homeless services with the roadside misery. Tents and tarps, run-down RVs, and rusted boats repurposed as shelter line one side of […]

Published on February 9, 2023