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High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer’s Disease

Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer’s disease later, new research shows.The good news: Simple steps can ease hypertension, researchers said. The global study found that “taking blood pressure medications was associated with decreased… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on August 15, 2024

US Undercounts Bird Flu in Cattle as Farmers Shun Testing

The U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers’ reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive result, according to Reuters interviews with dairy experts, veterinarians, and farmers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 15, 2024

1 in 4 Comatose Brain-Injured Patients Show Covert Awareness

Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says. About 1 in 4 patients respond to instructions covertly, with their brains showing activity even though their bodies aren’t… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 15, 2024