What’s the deal with Alzheimer’s disease and amyloid?

At the end of last month, a scientific journal pulled a research paper on Alzheimer’s disease. The retraction came from Neurobiology of Aging, which removed a 2011 paper claiming to show that a version of a protein called amyloid-β was responsible for memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. On its own, that might not seem notable; bad papers can…

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Joint Pain & Rheumatism: What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late

For generations, many families have used the word “rheumatism” to describe any kind of joint pain—knee ache, back stiffness, swelling of fingers, or pain in cold weather. But modern medicine has moved far beyond this vague term. Today, doctors know that “rheumatism” is not a single disease, but an umbrella covering more than 100 different…

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Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Tips to Manage Daily Life

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is more than just back pain—it’s a chronic inflammatory disease that can deeply impact day-to-day life. While medications and clinical treatments play a major role in managing the condition, lifestyle habits and awareness are equally important for long-term relief and quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore practical lifestyle tips to…

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