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New Brain Molecule Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Disease: A Breakthrough in Motor Function Control

Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder, affects millions of people worldwide, especially those over the age of 50. Characterized by tremors, shaking, and difficulty with movement, the disease stems from the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. While the primary treatment, L-dopa, offers temporary relief, its effects diminish over time, and long-term use… Read More »

Early Trial Offers New Hope for People With Hemophilia

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2020 — Researchers may have found a way for people with severe hemophilia to take their standard treatment less often, if the results of an early trial pan out. In what experts called a feat of bioengineering, scientists were able to create a “fusion protein” that may extend the interval between treatments… Read More »

Coronavirus updates: Russia offers Philippines potential vaccine; key model predicts 300,000 U.S. deaths

Two of Washington’s most powerful lawmakers told CNBC they believe Congress will strike a coronaviurs relief package, although the timing is still unknown. Congress and the Trump administration have struggled to strike an aid agreement for several days, even as key relief benefits expired. While negotiations continue, markets got a fresh look at employment, with new data… Read More »

Retail Therapy: Zappos Offers to Listen to Pandemic Worries

When Rose Wang called the customer service line at Zappos, all she wanted was a quick confirmation that a gift receipt was included with the hot pink Crocs she had ordered for her mother for Mother’s Day. But a few minutes into the call, Ms. Wang, 33, realized something felt different. After helping her with… Read More »