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FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's dementia.The extended-release tablet is the first FDA-approved medication for this condition that is not an anti-psychotic.Anti-psychotics carry serious risks including... Read More.

No Doubt’s Tom Dumont reveals early onset Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has shared that he's been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease."A number of years ago, I was experiencing a number of symptoms," Dumont, 58, shares in a video posted to Instagram. "I went to my... Read More.

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Doctors say Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine trial results ‘encouraging’ after more than 70% efficacy shown

Tuesday, March 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Earlier this week, pharmaceutical company Pfizer and its partner Valneva announced that an experimental Lyme disease vaccine showed more than 70% efficacy in late-stage clinical trials.The candidate, PF-07307405, showed 73.2% efficacy in reducing confirmed cases of Lyme disease cases after... Read More.

UAMS Researcher gets $3.6 million grant to study diabetes and heart disease

Wednesday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Yunmeng Liu, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has received a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study diabetes... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Nephrologist Brandi Wright Discusses Kidney Disease Awareness and Local Health Challenges

Friday, March 13 by Haleigh Reichen

Doctor of Nephrology Brandi Wright of Pine Bluff is a third-generation physician, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. She appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where she talked about kidney diseases and host Greg Horne asked her how people would know... Read More.

Nearly 6 in 10 women could have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor by 2050, AHA warns

Wednesday, February 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The number of women with risk factors for cardiovascular disease could significantly increase over the next 25 years, the American Heart Association (AHA) warned on Wednesday.Without improving prevention and early detection tools, about six in 10 women could be diagnosed with... Read More.

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‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- So-called "night owls" may face a higher risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study published Wednesday finds.Researchers found that "evening type" people had poorer cardiovascular health scores than those who were neither "morning type" or "evening type" people and... Read More.

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK ) -- Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) finds.Although death rates from heart disease have dropped for the first... Read More.

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected for First Time in Grant and Sevier Counties Arkansas

Saturday, December 20 by Luke Matheson

Wildlife officials have confirmed the first known cases of chronic wasting disease in Grant County after two white-tailed deer harvested by hunters tested positive, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. AGFC officials said the two deer from Grant County were identified through routine... Read More.

14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida, may be linked to gym

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 14 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in central Florida.In an email to state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, the Florida Department of Health revealed the outbreak is linked to a gym, reported ABC News affiliate WFTV.The letter from... Read More.

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Chronic Wasting Disease is a continuing problem in Arkansas

Thursday, November 9 by Alex Bivens

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is continuing to spread through the state of Arkansas. Ralph Meeker with Arkansas Game and Fish told Deltaplex News where it is most prevalant Meeker said there is a good reference hunters can get To find out more, go to www.agfc.com

State Vet talks about Chronic Wasting Disease

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

This is expected to be one of the biggest weekends for deer hunting in the state, and with the increase in deer kills, the possibility of more cases of Chronic Wasting Disease could be discovered. Rick Walker talked to the state's wildlife veterinarian Dr.... Read More.

Stories tagged with: disease

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

No Doubt’s Tom Dumont reveals early onset Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Doctors say Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine trial results ‘encouraging’ after more than 70% efficacy shown

UAMS Researcher gets $3.6 million grant to study diabetes and heart disease

Pine Bluff Nephrologist Brandi Wright Discusses Kidney Disease Awareness and Local Health Challenges

Nearly 6 in 10 women could have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor by 2050, AHA warns

‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected for First Time in Grant and Sevier Counties Arkansas

14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida, may be linked to gym

Chronic Wasting Disease is a continuing problem in Arkansas

State Vet talks about Chronic Wasting Disease

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