The first ever medication to treat age-related hearing loss could potentially receive FDA approval through a comprehensive study being conducted
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Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Moderate exercise is not only good for memory as people age, it also appears to help prevent the development of
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Mobile games may relieve stress more than mindfulness apps
Tricky smartphone games ‘are BETTER than mindfulness apps’ for reducing stress after a hard day’s work because they distract you
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Opioid epidemic may have cost states at least $130 billion in treatment and related expenses
The devastating health effects of the opioid epidemic have been well documented, with over 700,000 overdose deaths and millions more
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Webcams in nursing home rooms may deter elder abuse
Mary Ann Papp’s daughter Lisa was worried about her 75-year-old mother. A foot infection seemed to be going untreated, leading
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New studies suggest prenatal marijuana may be capable of causing FASD-like impairment
Whether alone or combined with alcohol, new studies included in Birth Defects Research suggest marijuana exposure may be capable of
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Molecular imaging suggests smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function
Research presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNM MI) shows preliminary
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Those with elevated risk of Alzheimer’s may show memory changes up to 40 years before onset
Results from a study of nearly 60,000 individuals suggest those at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease due to family
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Pregnancy-specific anxiety may impact how long a woman exclusively breastfeeds her child.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the World Health Organization for the first six months of life because of the benefits
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NHS patients may have taken pills tampered with by criminal gangs
Revealed: Thousands of NHS patients may have taken pills tampered with by criminal gangs linked to Italian mafia Prostate cancer
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