Christopher Lee

Apr 6, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Christopher Lee

In December 2022, the government of Japan, led by its National Security Council and the Diet, approved three strategic documents: the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Buildup Program. With this approval, the government vowed to create and reinforce the joint operational posture of its three Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) services.

Nov 23, 2023 | health.com | Mark Gurarie |Christopher Lee |Dana Ingemann

Nearly everybody has experienced heartburn—also called pyrosis or acid indigestion—at some point. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, which is when stomach acids flow back into the esophagus (the tube that leads down to the stomach from the throat). Its name is attributed to the "burning" pain it causes in your throat or chest. A range of diseases, disorders, and other risk factors can trigger pyrosis—as can eating certain foods.1 The symptoms depend on the underlying cause.

Oct 12, 2023 | health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Christopher Lee

Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when a protein called amyloid builds up in your tissues and organs.1 Unlike other proteins in your body, amyloid cannot be broken down and recycled. As such, the build-up of amyloid can result in symptoms that affect and damage multiple organ systems including your kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, and bones.23There are several types of amyloidosis, but the most common type is AL (primary) amyloidosis.

Sep 26, 2023 | health.com | Angela Lee |Christopher Lee

Your heart is responsible for pumping blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the other organs in your body. Heart failure occurs when your heart cannot pump enough blood to effectively meet your body's demands, which can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in your legs.1Symptoms of heart failure occur due to two primary reasons: a backup of blood flow (known as congestion) and poor blood flow to the rest of your body (known as low output).