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Widely Used Drugs Tied to Greater Dementia Risk for SeniorsPeople over age 65 who frequently take over-the-counter sleep aids and certain other commonly used drugs may be increasing their risk of dementia, new findings show.
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Many People with Dementia May Go Unscreened, UntreatedThe majority of people with dementia have never seen a doctor about their memory and thinking problems, according to a new study published in Neurology.
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'Car Talk' Host's Death: How Does Alzheimer's Disease Kill?Tom Magliozzi, one of the hosts of the National Public Radio show "Car Talk," died yesterday from complications of Alzheimer's disease. But how does Alzheimer's disease kill?
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Neuroticism and Long-Time Stress Linked to Alzheimer's in WomenWomen with the personality trait of neuroticism may be at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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Alzheimer's Gene Has Greater Effect on WomenWomen with a certain gene are more likely than men with the same gene to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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Alzheimer's May Contribute to More Deaths Than ThoughtAlzheimer's disease may be the third major cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease and cancer, according to a new study
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Pesticide DDT Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Exposure to the pesticide DDT, which was banned in the United States in the 1970s but is still found in the environment, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new U.S. study suggests.
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Self-Administered Test Helps Spot Early Alzheimer'sOpinion A simple pen-and-paper test is revealing Alzheimer's symptoms years early.
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