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In Alzheimer's, Excess Tau Protein Damages Brain's GPS
Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have discovered that the spatial disorientation that leads to wandering in many Alzheimer's disease patients is caused by the accumulation of...
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Common epilepsies share genetic overlap with rare types
Several genes implicated in rare forms of pediatric epilepsy also contribute to common forms of the disorder, new research has found.
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Here Are 9 Things that Can Happen to Your Body When You Get Too Much Sleep
Lots of us struggle to get enough shut-eye—but too much sleep isn't good for you, either. Here's why it's bad to OD on z's, and how to find the sandman's sweet spot.
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This Pesticide Is Prohibited in Britain. Why Is It Still Being Exported?
Paraquat, one of many pesticides that can’t be used in Europe
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11 Surprising Uses For Botox
In 1992, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon named Dr. William Binder observed that when he gave people Botox for wrinkles, they reported fewer headaches. Allergan later tested the drug on people with...
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Familial Test Helps Detect Genes that Cause Complex Diseases
A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has developed a family-based association test that improves the detection in families of rare disease-causing variants of genes involved in...
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The Extremely Rare Condition That Left This Woman Paralyzed In A Matter Of Hours
Her harrowing experience was linked to a rare condition called transverse myelitis.
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Good for the Heart, Good for the Brain
Despite a growing conviction among researchers that lifestyle choices matter, Americans still view Alzheimer’s as a predominantly inherited disease.
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By Studying His Own Disease, Grad Student Hopes to Help Others
Wolfgang Pernice is hunting for the gene that caused his neuromuscular disorder and hoping it will help lead to better treatments for others with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease.
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Live Web Chat: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
ABC NEW YORK
November 22, 2016
There is a lot of fear and confusion concerning Alzheimer's Disease. What is it exactly and how does it compare with other...
