Known as arcus senilis, it’s made of lipid (fat) deposits. While common in older adults, if it appears before the age of 45, it could be linked to familial hypercholesterolemia—a genetic ...

Daily Table, a nonprofit grocery chain known for its affordable, healthy food, announced Friday it will close all its stores.

Sara, DiGregorio, Scapelitte, Purpura, The wedding cake impresario, hole in one golfer, and dancer extraordinaire passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 100. She was born July 22, 1924 to Joseph and ...

A ‘zombie ant’ (a Polyrhachis senilis ant infected by a parasitic fungus) found previously at Berry Springs, Northern Territory. Image credit: Francois Brassard She suspected the fungus was from the ...

Former truck driver Bruce Mendenhall has been now been convicted of three murders and is the suspect in several others.

In this video, Iberia Romina Sosa, MD, PhD, discusses the results of a study presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, which examined the use of obinutuzumab in patients with thrombotic ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the rapid development and administration of various vaccines worldwide, with some reports linking these vaccines to immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).

Dave Purpura covers high school sports for The Columbus Dispatch, monitoring the achievements of teams and athletes at more than 100 schools across central Ohio.

Arcus Senilis A condition known as arcus senilis, which manifests as a blue, white, or light grey ring around the cornea, could be a sign of high cholesterol levels.

This article describes purpura and petechiae and their key differences. It also explores their causes, treatments, and when to contact a doctor.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder that is caused by an enzyme deficiency. Learn more about TTP here.

Joan Purpura died peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2024. Joan was born May 11, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts. She grew up in Orleans, Cape Cod.