Written by Dr. Kesler Dalmacy The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking new blood test for colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45 and older who are at average risk for the disease. Developed by Guardant Health, a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, this is the first blood test toContinue reading “FDA Approves Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening for Adults in the US”
Monthly Archives: July 2024
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack? To many people, the warning signs of a heart attack are sudden, like they see in a movie which portrays heart attack, where someone clutches his/her chest then falls over. Unlike this scenario, a real heart attack may look and feel very different for women. Women areContinue reading “What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack?”
From Forgetfulness to Dementia and Alzheimer’s: How Aging Affects Our Brains
Written by Dr. Kesler Dalmacy Aging is an inevitable part of life. One of the most significant concerns is the impact of aging on our cognitive health. As we grow older, we may experience changes in our memory, our thought process, and reasoning skills. While some forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, it canContinue reading “From Forgetfulness to Dementia and Alzheimer’s: How Aging Affects Our Brains”