When Loved Ones Rally Before Death

Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking...


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New vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer

Researchers have identified a vitamin B12–based compound that can cross the blood-brain barrier and home in on glioblastoma tumors. In animal studies, the compound accumulated preferentially in tumor tissue and delivered sustained nitric oxide directly to cancer cells. It also worked synergistically with existing glioblastoma treatments, significantly enhancing their tumor-fighting effects.


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VIP Products, LLC v. Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. : The Trademark Tale That Continues to Wag

Twelve years ago, a man walked into a bar. As the legend is known, the man spotted the iconic and instantly recognizable bottle of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey behind the bar and was struck by a flash of creative inspiration. His idea? To create a dog toy using a similar shape as…...
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Reconciling Grief & Relief When the Loved One You Cared for Dies

When my mother died in a local nursing home, my “career” of visiting this exceptional facility nearly every day for almost 15...


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A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it

An experimental Alzheimer’s compound prevented damaging protein clumps from forming in the brains of mice, helping nerve cells survive longer and reducing amyloid buildup. The treatment also appeared to improve heart health and slow some signs of aging, raising hopes for an entirely new way to combat dementia.


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