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Down Syndrome Carries Raised Risk of Dementia by 55

Down Syndrome Carries Raised Risk of Dementia by 55

Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most people with Down syndrome have dementia by age 55, a new study shows. People with Down syndrome are born with an extra copy of chromosome 21, which often results in developmental disabilities. Surviving to middle age used to be rare, with many dying young […]

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A Gene Kept One Woman From Developing Alzheimer’s — Could It Help Others?

A Gene Kept One Woman From Developing Alzheimer’s — Could It Help Others?

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could one woman’s rare genetic mutation one day have a global impact on dementia risk? It’s possible, say investigators who report on a potentially groundbreaking case of a woman whose genetic mutation staved off dementia for decades, even though her brain […]

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Tea tree oil for nail fungus: Does it work?

Tea tree oil for nail fungus: Does it work?

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Brachial neuritis: Everything you need to know

Brachial neuritis: Everything you need to know

Brachial neuritis can cause pain, burning, unusual sensations, and weakness around the shoulder. The symptoms may also spread to the hands, arms, or chest. People sometimes refer to brachial neuritis as brachial plexitis. It is a type of peripheral neuropathy, which is damage to the nerves in the extremities of the body, such as the […]

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What to know about headaches after exercise

What to know about headaches after exercise

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Can you prevent psoriatic arthritis?

Can you prevent psoriatic arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis causes joint pain and inflammation, usually in people who already have psoriasis. It is impossible to predict who will get psoriatic arthritis, however, and there is no surefire strategy for preventing it. About 30% of people with psoriasis eventually develop psoriatic arthritis. Preventive strategies for psoriasis focus on identifying triggers and treating symptoms […]

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Vestibular papillomatosis: Everything you need to know

Vestibular papillomatosis: Everything you need to know

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Should you work out when you are sick?

Should you work out when you are sick?

Working out while sick may not sound enjoyable, although a popular urban myth argues that a person can “sweat out” an illness through exercise. While this is not true in the strictest sense, working out while sick may be helpful in some cases. In general, a person with symptoms in their head and nose, such […]

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Local vehicle exhaust may raise stroke risk

Local vehicle exhaust may raise stroke risk

Even in environments with low air pollution, long term exposure to traffic exhaust near people’s homes may heighten their risk of stroke, according to a new study from Sweden. The culprit appears to be a fine particle air pollutant called black carbon. Exposure to exhaust fumes may raise the risk of stroke, new research suggests. […]

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Study zeroes in on gut bacteria that may cause bowel cancer

Study zeroes in on gut bacteria that may cause bowel cancer

Scientists have identified a certain type of gut bacteria that may raise the risk of bowel cancer by up to 15%. The research method used in the new study indicates that these gut bacteria may likely play a causal role in the development of this form of cancer. Scientists have homed in on a bacterial […]