A new therapeutic approach may one day delay neurodegeneration typical of a disease called mucopolysaccharidoses IIIB (MPS IIIB). Neurodegeneration in
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Financial decision-making capacity need not decline in healthy advanced aging
New research from The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that advancing age alone is
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Weight loss reverses heart condition in obesity sufferers
Australian research shows for the first time that obese people who are suffering from atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse
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Higher inflammation in older age is linked to lower bone density
lthough inflammation can arise from infection or injury, chronic inflammation can occur in older age due to ageing processes in
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Deep brain stimulation showing promise for patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease over 65
An age group analysis of data from the ADvance trial has shown that participants over the age of 65 continue
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Emotional eating in childhood is learned at home
The tendency for children to eat more or less when stressed and upset is mainly influenced by the home environment
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Increased risk of MI, ischemic stroke after COPD exacerbation
(HealthDay)—For adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute exacerbations are associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic
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Genes associated with infantile forms of schizophrenia identified
Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) and McGill University have identified novel genes associated with a
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Everything big data claims to know about you could be wrong
When it comes to understanding what makes people tick—and get sick—medical science has long assumed that the bigger the sample
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Toothpaste and hand wash may contribute to antibiotic resistance
A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.
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