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Frontotemporal Dementia Symptoms, Treatment

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, according to a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers. The 59-year-old former talk show host was diagnosed last year with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia “after… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on February 23, 2024

Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 22, 2024

Air Pollution Exposure May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

People exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution are more likely to have more amyloid plaques in their brain, a condition associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. Seniors were nearly twice as likely to have more amyloid plaques if, in the year… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on February 22, 2024