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Controlling blood-sugar levels may help prevent dementia, a study released on Tuesday showed, offering hope to patients with diabetes that…
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Arkansas woman walking again after being impaled by golf club
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Examining the eyes is clinicians’ first line of action when a patient complains about a headache that won’t go away.…
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Firefighter fighting for his pension after ALS diagnosis
An Illinois firefighter is fighting for his pension after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gehrig’s disease. Two…
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Mild traumatic brain injury may cause cognitive problems, lasting brain damage
While much is known about the effects of severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI), less attention has been paid to mild…
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Some online tests can help assess Alzheimer’s risk
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UN reports more Americans using marijuana, seeking treatment
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