Research on gene therapy continues to uncover remarkable benefits. Its greatest promise is its unrivaled potential to treat many diseases currently considered incurable. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease marked by a progressive...
Read moreWhen we are young, our bones heal quickly. Unfortunately, the hand of time diminishes this capacity and we develop conditions affecting our bones and connective tissues. The development of these age-related conditions not only...
Read moreOxygen is the foundation of life on earth. It is easy to overlook how vital it is for maintaining health. In an age of increasing pollution, air quality continues to diminish. A variety of...
Read moreChronic Kidney Disease is a serious and pervasive condition. In the United States alone, it affects approximately 15 percent of the population. 90 percent of these people do not know they have it. This...
Read moreOf the many ailments and diseases accompanying the aging process, not one of the least affects our lungs. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a disease characterized by scarring in the lungs. The scar tissue...
Read more“Our sight is the most perfect and most delightful of all our senses.” _Joseph Addison The Spectator vol. V. 411 Many maladies come with aging. One of which is damage to our favorite organ...
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