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Anemia May Increase Dementia Risk
By Christine Hsu | Jul 31, 2013 03:59 PM EDTPeople with anemia, or low levels of red blood cells, may be more likely to develop dementia, according to a new study.
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Chinese Have Higher Stroke Risk Than Whites, Study Suggests
By Christine Hsu | Jul 15, 2013 04:00 PM EDTChinese people may have a higher risk of suffering stroke, according to a new study.
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Men With Restless Leg Syndrome Have Shorter Lifespans
By Christine Hsu | Jun 12, 2013 04:36 PM EDTMen who experience restless legs syndrome are 92 percent more likely to die an early death, a new study suggests.
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Software Company Starts Drive to Add More Workers with Autism
By Makini Brice | May 23, 2013 10:00 AM EDTThe move will mean that about 1 percent of the company's workforce will have autism spectrum disorder.
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Growing Group of Scientists Believes Suicide Is a Disease, Not a Symptom
By Makini Brice | May 20, 2013 03:05 PM EDTAs many as 10 percent of suicides occur in people who have no history of mental health problems.
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Breastfeeding May Lower Risk of ADHD in Kids
By Makini Brice | May 14, 2013 03:07 PM EDTAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a fairly common disorder among children.
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Researchers Have Successfully Cured Epilepsy in Mice
By Makini Brice | May 06, 2013 02:19 PM EDTEpilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide, yet there is no cure for the condition.
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Implant May Be Able to Predict Epileptic Seizures Before They Happen
By Makini Brice | May 02, 2013 12:15 PM EDTFor many people, the unpredictable seizures can be managed by taking continuous medication, but as many as 40 percent of people with epilepsy find that medication is unable to prevent their seizures.
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Eating Fish and Avoiding Meat and Dairy Preserves Memory
By Christine Hsu | Apr 29, 2013 04:00 PM EDTEating fish, chicken and salad dressing, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and avoiding meat, dairy and other foods with saturated fats may preserve memory and cognitive abilities in older adults, according to a new study.
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Stress Is Good for You, After All: It Improves Brain Function and Memory
By Makini Brice | Apr 17, 2013 02:45 PM EDTHowever, according to a recent study, some stress is good for you. The researchers say that acute stress can improve the brain’s mental capacity and memory.
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Genetics Provide Clue to Culprits of Alzheimer's Disease
By Makini Brice | Apr 04, 2013 03:02 PM EDTResearchers know that dementia is set to become an even greater public health concern than it is now.
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Researchers Turn to Lasers, Asthma Drugs to Combat Drug Addiction
By Makini Brice | Apr 03, 2013 02:42 PM EDTFor the millions of people in the world suffering from substance abuse, there is little help for those who want to quit.
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After Brief Homecoming from 5-Month Stay in Hospital, Toddler Tripp Halstead Returns to Hospital
By Makini Brice | Apr 01, 2013 01:52 PM EDTTripp Halstead, the Atlanta-area toddler, gained a nationwide following after an unfortunate accident in October left him battling for his life.
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Cold Sores Linked to Cognitive Problems, Study
By Christine Hsu | Mar 25, 2013 03:58 PM EDTThat cold sore you had a month ago could be the reason why you can never find your keys. Researchers found that a virus that causes cold sores, along with other viral or bacterial infections, may also lead to cognitive problems.
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Chicken Pox Vaccine 'Saves Lives,' Experts Say
By Makini Brice | Mar 13, 2013 01:00 PM EDTIn severe cases, the disease can lead to very troubling complications, like neurological problems and even death.
