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Older people at risk of dementia who follow advice on healthy eating, exercise and brain-training can slow down cognitive decline,…
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For the past 12 years, 69-year-old Bob Van Housen has been living with Parkinson’s disease. At first, in order to…
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Cancer is a devastating disease, and not just for humans. It is the number one cause of death in dogs…
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A teenager suffering from an untreatable form of cancer is now saying goodbye – through song. After learning he just…
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New genetic marker may protect some people against HIV
A genetic marker that may protect some people against HIV infection has been found, a new study from researchers in…
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A U.K. man collapsed and died from a heart attack at his office Christmas party – after dancing to Gangnam…
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To motivate patients to change, doctors stop scolding
Health care providers are helping patients kick bad habits and start new regimens by turning the tables on the traditional…
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Scientists on Monday reported new evidence that copper can lead to the plaque buildup in the brain that causes Alzheimer’s…
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