Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Cedars-Sinai and UCLA, have developed a groundbreaking acne vaccine that targets a specific enzyme variant produced by acne-causing bacteria. This innovative approach successfully reduces inflammation in a mouse model, paving the way for more precise and less disruptive acne treatments. Here: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/groundbreaking-research-paves-way-acne-vaccine

My dog has been having stomach issues and went to the vet. I was surprised to hear he could have Addisons disease. I know dogs have adrenal glands but didn't think about the possibility of Addisons! Luckily my dog had been feeling better! Here's a picture of him!

Biogen research and medicine for Alzheimer's Disease Biogen is a major biotechnology company working on Alzheimer's disease, a condition that affects memory and thinking skills. Their goal is to slow down memory loss, find better ways to detect Alzheimer's early, and develop more effective treatments. Biogen is targeting two primary factors contributing to Alzheimer's disease in the brain: • Amyloid plaques: These are abnormal protein deposits that accumulate between brain cells. • Tau tangles:

Cooking in an iron pot or pan can naturally boost your iron intake! Studies show that food cooked in iron cookware absorbs iron from the pan, making everyday meals more nutritious. This is especially helpful since iron deficiency is one of America's most common nutrient shortages. Think of it as a simple kitchen hack - your grandma's old cast iron skillet isn't just good for making the perfect cornbread, it's making your food healthier, too! The research is from the National Library of Medicine.

Name of the medical condition and other names that it’s been known by • Anxiety Disorder • There are several types of anxiety disorders, including: » Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): This involves persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily activities. The worries may focus on everyday things such as job responsibilities, family health, or minor matters such as chores, car repairs, or appointments » Panic Disorder: This involves sudden, intense fear that brings on a panic attack

Growing up in Germany I was diagnosed with Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). This luckily means that most of the time I'm OK, but I do have breathing issues when it is very cold or when I have a cold. In Germany I was prescribed Aarane (Sanofi) which is an inhaler with combination of Cromoglicic acid and Reprotorol hydrochloride. But then they added some sort of mint flavor. When my lungs were tight and I inhaled it felt as if my lung size doubled. Maybe it was just the mint flavor, maybe it was fo

So I have been in a few gatherings with friends and non friends and it seems like more and more people are self diagnosing with ADHD. Some think they do. I wonder why recently. Maybe people just feel like they can't focus on things for long anymore. Does anyone feel the same way?

Name of the medical condition and other names that it’s been known by • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia • BPH • Enlarged Prostate • Prostate gland enlargement What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is when a man's prostate gland gets bigger as he gets older. The prostate is a small gland that sits below the bladder in men. It helps make semen, the fluid that carries sperm. As men age, it's common for the prostate to grow larger. This isn't cancer, and that's why it's cal

Name of the medical condition and other names that it’s been known by • Bipolar disorder • Manic-depressive illness What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience episodes of extreme highs, called mania, and extreme lows, called depression. During a manic episode, a person may feel very happy or unusually irritable, have lots of energy, and may do things that are risky