Month: July 2023

Muscle–Brain crosstalk in cognitive impairment

Sarcopenia is an age-related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in elderly adults. To date, no effective cures for sarcopenia and AD are available. Physical and cognitive impairments are two major causes of disability in the elderly population, which severely decrease their quality […]

Published on July 27, 2023

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Another Try for Mental Health ‘Parity’

The latest episode of KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’ discusses the Biden administration’s efforts to ensure that mental health is treated as seriously as physical health in insurance coverage. The new regulations aim to improve access to mental health services and reduce out-of-pocket costs. Analogous to a balancing act, the administration is striving to […]

Published on July 27, 2023

Tick Bites: Not Just a Disease, But a Meat Allergy!

Tick bites, much like the dreaded Lyme disease they spread, can also lead to a surprising consequence: a serious meat allergy. This condition, known as alpha-gal syndrome, affects a much larger number of Americans than originally believed. In fact, research suggests that hundreds of thousands of individuals may be affected by this tick-borne meat allergy. […]

Published on July 27, 2023