October 2018 Archives

Blindsided by Glaucoma: Why Everyone Needs To Be Checked

Glaucoma is a disease of the eye suffered by millions of people worldwide and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. In the U.S. alone, over three million people have been diagnosed, with continued growth of the disease projected into the next two decades....

Regeneration: Aristotle Saw It First!

The field of regenerative medicine seeks to treat and cure diseases rather than just the symptoms they create. It combines multiple disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and mathematics to take advantage of the body’s inborn...

Question: How Do Hormone Changes Contribute To Hair Loss?

Tens of millions of men and women are affected by hair loss in the United States. Shrinking hair follicles disrupt the hair’s growth cycles – and as new hair comes in, it’s finer and finer – until finally no hair grows at all. Losing your hair is often...