Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
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Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise
Slowed cognitive decline in patients without ApoE4 gene, trial shows
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Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay
Study in older women found friends, family helped minds stay sharp
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Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run
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Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory
Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better
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Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally
Researchers urge countries to make condition a public health priority
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Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests
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Women Don't Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes
Lack of sleep, causing memory problems, likely culprits in finding, study says
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Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
The finding could open the door to improved treatments
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Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age
Findings apply to vascular dementia, not Alzheimer's, researchers say
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Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates
More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes
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Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk
But expert says dual-energy X-rays still gold standard for measuring bone strength
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Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
They resulted in 8,000 deaths, 56,000 hospitalizations for those 65 and older, CDC reports
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Alzheimer's Drug May Reduce Preemie Brain Injury
Memantine could protect newborns with compromised blood, oxygen supply, study suggests
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Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer's Disease Quickly
New technique could speed the diagnosis, French researchers say
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