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Robert Preidt July 26, 2017
Noninvasive Brain Test May Pinpoint Type of Dementia
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Distinguishing Alzheimer's disease from another common form of dementia may get easier using a new, noninvasive technique, researchers say.
While Alzheimer's is the best-known form of dementia, another form of brain deterioration, called frontotemporal dementia (FTD), accounts for 10 percent... Full Page
Amy Norton July 26, 2017
The Couple That Lives Together Shares Skin Bacteria Together
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- While it's often said that couples start to look alike over time, new research suggests their skin bacteria may do the same.
The study, of 20 couples who were living together, found that partners showed similarities in their skin's "microbiome."
In fact, those similarities were str... Full Page
Dennis Thompson July 26, 2017
Robotic Device May Help Gait in Kids With Cerebral Palsy
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A robotic training device helped improve the walking ability of children with cerebral palsy who suffer from a condition known as "crouch gait," a small study found.
The device provided strength training for muscles that were too weak to support fully upright posture, explained senior resear... Full Page
Robert Preidt July 26, 2017
In Mice, Brain Cells Discovered That Might Control Aging
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists working with mice believe they've identified brain cells that control aging.
The discovery could lead to new ways to treat age-related diseases in people and extend lives, according to researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.
Their laborat... Full Page
Randy Dotinga July 26, 2017
Can Suicide Tries Spread Among Soldiers?
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Troubling new study findings suggest that U.S. Army soldiers are more likely to try to kill themselves if another member of their unit has attempted suicide in the previous year.
In fact, the researchers linked almost 20 percent of such suicide attempts to recent attempts by others in their ... Full Page
Steven Reinberg July 26, 2017
Don't Put Off Weight-Loss Surgery Till You're Heavier
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Having weight-loss surgery before you become severely obese tends to achieve better results, a new study finds.
Researchers found that people who underwent bariatric surgery when their body mass index (BMI) was less than 40 were more likely to achieve a BMI below 30 (overweight but not obese... Full Page
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