A reminder on why women's health research is so important, what the Howell Foundation does about it, and why YOU should care!
Bottom line: YOUR health starts with research. When your doctor discusses alternative treatments for Alzheimer's Disease, it started with research. Just last week, we learned about one the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Disease research. From Science Daily, “the inheritance of small changes in DNA alters the expression of the PM20D1 gene and is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.” When you know about the differences between men and women, and heart health, it started with research. Today, not only do we know about the differences between men and women when dealing with heart disease, but thanks to organizations like Be There San Diego and the Howell Luncheon Series, we now have an insight on new technology being developed to prevent and monitor heart health. When you discuss mammography screening guidelines for breast health, it started with research. As a matter of fact, our own Dr. Andrea Lacroix wi...