Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes, living independently, for longer periods of time. Those medications, while effective, are not without their risks and side effects, however. That’s according to a recent study published last week in the Alzheimer’s Association journal. RED MEAT COULD RAISE DEMENTIA […]

Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic leader’s diagnosis — which was reportedly confirmed via laboratory tests and chest X-rays — in a statement on Tuesday. “The polymicrobial infection, which arose on a picture of bronchiectasis and asmatiform bronchitis, and which required the use […]