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Study: Alzheimer’s Harder to Spot Past Age 80

Signs of Alzheimer’s disease tend to be less noticeable in people over 80, suggesting that the condition may be under-diagnosed in the very old.

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Treating Chronic Wounds

Causes and treatments for long-lasting wounds.

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Gene Therapy Cures Adult Leukemia

Two of three patients dying of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) appear cured and a third is in partial remission after infusions of genetically engineered T cells. The technique may work for other cancers, too.

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57 Genes Now Linked to MS

The number of genes linked to multiple sclerosis or MS is now up to 57, following a large international study of more than 9,000 people with the disease.

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Red Meat, Processed Meat Linked to Diabetes Risk

Red meat, particularly processed red meats like bacon, sausage, and hot dogs, may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Prescription Pain Medication Addiction: 7 Myths

Pain and addiction experts debunk myths about prescription pain medication addiction.

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9 Pain Pill Mistakes

Do you have leftover prescription pain medication in your medicine cabinet? Here’s a list of common pain pill mistakes.

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Men vs. Women: Personality Traits Similar, but Job Success Differs

Men and women who share personality traits have sharply different success rates at work, a study shows.

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Curry Spice Offers Hope for Tendinitis Pain

Curcumin, which gives the curry spice turmeric its bright yellow color, could be helpful in treating painful inflammatory conditions, such as tendinitis and arthritis.

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How Fast Is Your Biological Clock Ticking?

A survey of healthy women has revealed the normal range of levels of a hormone considered vital to a woman’s fertility.

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