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Dealing With Dementia

... In most of the cases, the patients suffering from dementia necessitates intense care fro a long period. It is one of the very ... is, the more is the possibility of his getting affected by dementia. While 2% of the people aged between 65 and 69, and 5% of the people ...

Story - editor - 09/02/2010 - 03:30 - 4 comments

Mental "exercise" linked to faster dementia progression

... active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a ...

Story - editor - 09/04/2010 - 04:30 - 0 comments

Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia

... stress disorder, or PTSD, are more likely to develop dementia than those without the disorder, according to researchers at a ...

Story - editor - 09/03/2010 - 01:30 - 0 comments

Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive

(HealthDay News) -- People with dementia may no longer be able to drive safely. Recognizing this may be a ...

Story - editor - 09/01/2010 - 02:00 - 0 comments

Could Lifestyle Changes Cut Dementia Rates?

... News) -- It may be possible to lower the incidence of dementia by reducing rates of diabetes and depression, boosting education, ...

Story - editor - 08/07/2010 - 09:30 - 0 comments

Educated people cope better with dementia

... are better able to cope with the physical effects of dementia, and even one extra year of education can significantly cut the risk ...

Story - editor - 07/29/2010 - 01:30 - 0 comments

Dementia May Differ in Those With and Without Diabetes

... flow in brain vessels, appears to be a common cause of dementia in some people with diabetes, new study findings suggest. ...

Story - editor - 07/16/2010 - 03:00 - 0 comments

Higher vitamin E intake tied to lower dementia risk

... their diets may have a somewhat lower risk of developing dementia than those who consume less of the nutrient, a study published Monday ...

Story - editor - 07/13/2010 - 21:30 - 0 comments

Low vitamin D increases risk of dementia in elderly

... suggesting low vitamin D could give an early warning for dementia risk, scientists said on Monday. ...

Story - editor - 07/13/2010 - 07:00 - 0 comments

Gene Linked to Obesity May Also Raise Dementia Risk

... FTO may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, finds a new Swedish study. ...

Story - editor - 07/13/2010 - 07:00 - 0 comments

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Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation

Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed
perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are
lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting
otherwise, a new poll finds.

Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- From sunny California to New York
City, in flophouses, theaters and high-end offices, bedbugs are popping up
in droves although, these days, they're found in a lot more places than
just your bed.

Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby

(HealthDay News) -- For the first few months, newborns need
sustenance from either breast milk or formula.

Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms

(HealthDay News) -- When the heart beats irregularly, it's called
arrhythmia.

Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit

An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows.

Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new report casts doubt on the
argument that marijuana is a "gateway drug" that plays a major role in
leading people to try other illegal drugs.

NASA advises Chile on trapped, isolated miners

A team of NASA doctors and engineers recommended Friday that Chilean authorities regulate the day-and-night sleep patterns of 33 trapped miners, boost their Vitamin D intake and phase in an exercise program as their nutrition improves.

Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- People with osteoporosis who take
drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel
(risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an increased risk of
esophageal cancer, British resea...

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com: