CancerSEEK: A Shift in Research Focus

John Hopkin’s Testing of CancerSEEK shows Promising Results                         Imagine developing a test capable of not only screening for several common types of cancer, but also capable of determining the tumor location. Researchers at John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center did just this with the […]

Diabetic Status and Cognitive Decline

Diabetic Status and Cognitive Decline The journal of Diabetologia recently published a study showing a positive correlation between diabetes and cognitive decline. Diabetes has proven to have severe effects on a person’s physical health but researchers were interested at looking into possibility of the impact on mental health. The purpose of the study was to […]

January: Thyroid Awareness Month

January: Thyroid Awareness Month As small as the thyroid is, this gland plays an integral role in maintaining one’s overall health. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the thyroid’s function and, the consequences of hypo or hyperthyroidism. What is the Thyroid Gland and What Does it Do?                Found within the endocrine system, the thyroid […]