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Amyloidosis (excess amyloid protein) can increase kidney failure, heart failure risk

Amyloidosis (excess amyloid protein) can increase the risk of kidney failure and heart failure. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that when it builds up in organs and tissues it can affect how they function and look which can lead to serious health consequences – primarily amyloidosis which can be life-threatening to organs. Amyloid is produced ...click here to read more

Brain’s immune system could fight off Alzheimer’s: Study

A new study revealed that the brain’s immune system could be harnessed to fight off Alzheimer’s disease. It would be able to clear up amyloid plaques, which are a staple in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings come from the University of Rochester Medical Center. Lead author of the study, M. Kerry O’Banion, M.D., Ph.D., said, “This research ...click here to read more