Researchers in Great Britain recently reported that exposure to pesticides can significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. According to the study, individuals heavily exposed to pesticides had a 41% increased risk of developing … [Read more...]
Brain Diseases Linked to Dementia
A new study indicates that a person's likelihood of having clinical signs of dementia increases with the number of different disease processes present in the brain. Although many older adults show some sort of brain abnormalities, the new research … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer
The incidence of breast cancer has risen significantly in the US since the 1970’s. And although it is more common among women, it can also occur in men. Breast cancer is the most common cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death among … [Read more...]
Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD)
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis or Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD) is a progressive condition that can develop in those with advanced renal failure. It causes thickening and hardening of the skin, often in the extremities, and in connective … [Read more...]
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are forms of a life-threatening skin disease that also includes a less serious condition known as bullous erythema multiforme (EM). Because these “vesiculobullous” diseases are rare, … [Read more...]
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