The largest study to date looking for genetic causes of Alzheimer’s in African Americans may offer new clues about why…
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Too much testosterone linked to shorter life spans
Testosterone, the male sex hormone, helps regulate heart function and plays a part in sperm production, bone health, energy levels,…
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Female smokers have a higher colon cancer risk
Most people understand the link between smoking and lung cancer, but researchers are learning even casual smokers are increasing their…
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Alcohol consumption is the direct cause of 80,000 yearly deaths in the Americas
Alcohol consumption is the direct cause of nearly 80,000 deaths in the Americas each year, according to a new study.…
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Miners in lock-down in Guinea as Ebola death toll hits 84
Foreign mining firms have locked down operations in Guinea and pulled out some international staff, executives said on Wednesday, as…
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5 reasons women live longer than men
Life expectancy in the U.S. is at an all-time high, according to a report released last week by the Centers…
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The rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is falling in the United States and some other rich countries –…
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Surgeons to attempt first ever suspended animation trials on humans
Suspended animation: It’s a common concept used in science fiction, in which doctors preserve humans’ lives by suspending them between…
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