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Treating High Blood Pressure May Delay Alzheimer’s

Treating high blood pressure and other so-called vascular risk factors in people who have mild cognitive impairment may reduce their risk of progressing to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

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New Drug May Help Control Epilepsy Seizures

An experimental epilepsy drug may help reduce seizures in as many as one-third of people with epilepsy who either don’t tolerate or don’t respond adequately to existing seizure drugs.

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How Fibromyalgia Affects Men: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Men with fibromyalgia talk with WebMD about their fibromyalgia symptoms, diagnosis, and how fibromyalgia affects their lives.

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Bisphenol A (BPA): Answers to Questions

Concerned about the plastic chemical bisphenol A? Read what government and industry experts say.

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FDA OKs Test for Dengue Fever

The FDA has approved a test to diagnose people with dengue fever, a sometimes deadly viral illness spread by mosquitoes.

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Obama Aims to Lower US Deficit by $4 Trillion

President Barack Obama unveiled a politically risky plan on Wednesday to reduce the US deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years by cutting health care and defense while raising some taxes. (April 13)

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New Drug May Slow MS Progression

The experimental oral multiple sclerosis (MS) drug laquinimod delayed disease progression, reduced relapse rates, and was safe and well tolerated by patients in a two-year study.

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Late Doses of HPV Vaccine May Still Be Effective

Delaying doses of a vaccine that protects against cervical cancer doesn’t appear to make it any less safe or effective, a new study shows.

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New U.S. Plan to Improve Health Care for Minorities

The U.S. government has introduced a new approach to fight barriers to good health care faced by many minorities.

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Treadmill Walking Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms

People with Parkinson’s disease who walk on a treadmill at a comfortable, low-intensity speed may be able to improve their gait and mobility, new research indicates.

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