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7 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s

September 12th, 2011 Comments off

Good news for people who feel a hint of anxiety every time they forget where they put their keys. More than 50 percent of Alzheimer’s cases may be preventable.

Blood Test May Spot Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear

August 3rd, 2011 Comments off

A new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease is 96% accurate at identifying the disease and can perhaps detect it even before symptoms such as memory loss appear, says the test’s developer.

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Blood Test May Spot Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear

Flame Retardants, Chemicals Found in Child Car Seats

August 3rd, 2011 Comments off

Some child car safety seats may contain hazardous chemicals including flame retardants, according to the fourth annual report by the Ecology Center, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based nonprofit environmental organization.

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50,000 New HIV Infections Each Year in U.S.

August 3rd, 2011 Comments off

From 2006 to 2009, there have been about 50,000 new HIV infections per year. But HIV infections rose 34% among young gay/bi men — fueled by a 48% increase in black, gay/bi men under age 30.

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50,000 New HIV Infections Each Year in U.S.