Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disease that impairs memory, learning, and behavior. According to the National Institute of Aging, more than 6 million persons in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease has no known cure. Treatment usually entails taking a number of drugs to alleviate symptoms or halt the progression of the condition. … Read more
You may have seen recent news reports regarding a company that supplied defective lead testing machines to tens of thousands of children between 2013 and 2017. Or pondered the presence of lead in tap water following the highly publicized concerns with lead-contaminated water in Flint, Michigan. These reports serve as a warning to parents that … Read more
In today’s fast-paced society, our waking hours are loaded with decisions, most of which revolve around what to eat. Dinner after a long day could be fast food or takeaway. While you may be concerned about the impact of your food choices on your waistline or blood pressure, as a liver specialist, I’d like to … Read more