We have compiled some articles (many thanks to Bethany Clarkson-Morgan for her curation) about diabetes/hypertension for your reference. 

• Diabetes, metabolic syndrome in mice treated with novel class of compounds Washington University in St. Louis
• Diabetes reversed in mice with genetically edited stem cells derived from patients Washington University in St. Louis
• Diabetes in mice cured rapidly using human stem cell strategy Washington University in St. Louis
• Take blood pressure medicine in evening, study urges Click 2 Houston
• Eating a plant-based diet might help prevent type 2 diabetes, study suggests CNN Health
• Type 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss Science Daily
• Eating well with diabetes CDC.gov

As you may already know, quite a few members of our family have been afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. We have posted many articles about Alzheimer’s research and related news, and wanted to provide some more information about efforts within the family to help in the fight.

 (AD), also referred to simply as Alzheimer’s, is a neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and progressively worsens. It is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia.

The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation (including easily getting lost), mood swings, loss of motivation, self-neglect, and behavioral issues. 

As a person’s condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the typical life expectancy following diagnosis is three to nine years.

We have compiled some articles (many thanks to Bethany Clarkson-Morgan) about Alzheimer’s disease & dementia for your reference and to help with educating yourselves about Alzheimer’s and the ongoing research. 

• Race of people given Alzheimer’s blood tests may affect interpretation of results Washington University in St. Louis
• Medicare limits coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug to those in clinical trials CNN Politics
• 42 previously unknown genes discovered for Alzheimer’s disease CNN Health
• New strategy reduces brain damage in Alzheimer’s and related disorders, in mice Washington University in St. Louis 
• Risk of schizophrenia assessed with new screening tool Washington University in St. Louis
• Does improving sleep reduce signs of early Alzheimer’s disease? Washington University in St. Louis
• Blood test for Alzheimer’s highly accurate in large, international study Washington University in St. Louis
• Racial equity in Alzheimer’s research focus of $7 million in grants Washington University in St. Louis
• New Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young people Washington University in St. Louis
• International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test two drugs in combination Washington University in St. Louis
• Hit the sleep ‘sweet spot’ to keep brain sharp Washington University in St. Louis
• Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scan Washington University in St. Louis
• Eating foods high in flavonoids could slow down cognitive decline CNN
• New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identified Washington University in St. Louis
• We May Be Getting Closer to an Alzheimer’s Vaccine Psychology Today

• The mental health disparities faced by people of color CNN
• Suicide attempts among black adolescents on the rise Washington University in St. Louis
• The Extra Sigma of Mental Inness for African-Americans The New York Times
• Black kids face racism before they start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis. AP Projects

• Barriers often keep Black community from seeking help for mental health 8newsnow
• Black and African American Communities and Mental Health Mental Health America
• 11 Tips for Mental Health & Well-being Columbia University