Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?
Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer's
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Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
Study found one in two went without, while 87% of younger patients got it after surgery
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Cancer Articles Tend to Focus on Positive Outcomes
Newspaper, magazine stories shy away from negative side effects, end-of-life care, review finds
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Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study finds
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Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising
Numbers have grown steadily since the 1990s; baby boomer epidemic predicted
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Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say
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Women's Chromosomes May Affect Blood Pressure
The effect might be strongest after menopause, mouse study suggests
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Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability
Swedish researchers say loss of stem cells in the hippocampus could be to blame
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Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study finds
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'Pill' Won't Shorten Your Life: Study
And it may even be beneficial, researchers find
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Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report
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Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say
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New Knee May Improve Balance
Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds
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As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found
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Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks
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