Jamie Ducharme

2 weeks ago | aarp.org | Jamie Ducharme

Alex Nabaum Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Roughly a decade after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Liz Donnarumma got her back — but only for an instant.

4 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Jamie Ducharme

If you could get answers right now, would you want to know whether you might develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? The majority of Americans would, according to a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The group surveyed more than 1,700 U.S. adults age 45 and older, and found that 79% would want to know if they have Alzheimer’s before they developed life-disrupting symptoms—or any symptoms at all.

4 weeks ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty ImagesA new survey shows nearly 80% of U.S. adults would want to know if they have Alzheimer's disease before they develop symptoms. There are ways to diagnose Alzheimer's before symptoms start, but there is currently no treatment for that stage, so testing is not recommended. For now, experts suggest monitoring for signs of cognitive decline and living a healthy lifestyle to prevent the disease.

1 month ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme |Jani Actman |Nick Blackmer

Jena Ardell / Getty ImagesThe FDA announced plans to phase out synthetic food dyes and replace them with plant-based alternatives. Natural dyes, such as gardenia blue, may be safer, but they won’t make junk food any healthier, and they pose their own risks. If natural dyes become standard, consumers may see duller colors and slightly higher prices for processed foods.

1 month ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme |Jani Actman |Nick Blackmer

BSIP / Contributor / Getty ImagesA new study found that childhood exposure to the bacterial toxin colibactin may be contributing to a rise in early-onset colorectal cancer cases. Colibactin is produced by bacteria commonly found in the digestive system. Future studies will explore why more children may be exposed to colibactin now than they were previously. No one expects a young adult to get cancer. But in recent years, that sad scenario has been happening more and more frequently.