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Tests help shed light on autism genetics
Advances in genetic testing may eventually allow for more tailored care for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), researchers…
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Report: Nearly 47 million people now have dementia
LONDON – Health researchers say there are now nearly 47 million people living with dementia globally, up from 35 million…
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Biogen Idec released much anticipated results from a study of a potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment on Friday, showing that it…
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Why couples remember differently
Carrie Aulenbacher remembers the conversation clearly: Her husband told her he wanted to buy an arcade machine he found on…
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Teenager becomes musical prodigy after suffering from concussions
Can a concussion rewire the brain to make you more talented? That’s what one high school junior is saying happened…
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Racer in 2009 skiing crash recalls brain injury struggle
Daniel Albrecht counts himself among the lucky. The Swiss Alpine racer left spectators gasping in horror when he lost control…
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More Alzheimer’s patients finding care far overseas
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Residents of this facility for people with Alzheimer’s disease toss around a yellow ball and laugh…
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NFL and NIH award grants for concussion research
The National Institutes of Health, with partial funding by the NFL, has chosen eight projects to receive support in researching…
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Bacterial toxin may trigger multiple sclerosis, research finds
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a central nervous system disease that often leads to paralysis and vision problems, affects approximately 2.3 million…
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