9 Genes Are Linked to Alzheimer's
Finding also bolsters tie between vitamin D and the brain disease
full story » Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes
Care for aging people with the disease falls short, study finds
full story » Preventive Use of Antibiotics Cuts ICU Deaths
Dutch researchers admit more review is needed on potential antibiotic resistance
full story » Family Needs to Know When Patient Survival Is Uncertain
In most cases, loved ones prefer doctors be honest about possible outcomes, study finds
full story » Sleep Disorder Could Signal Neurological Disease
Finding could help docs spot those at risk for dementia, Parkinson's, researchers say
full story » 2 Cardiovascular Proteins Tied to Severity of Alzheimer's
Their interaction cuts blood flow to brain, limiting its ability to shed plaques
full story » Rules Change Could Increase Hospice Use
Those who currently want it must give up aggressive treatments, researchers say
full story » Not All Dementia Is Called Alzheimer's
Vascular cognitive impairment impedes ability to organize thoughts, but it is preventable
full story » Caregiving May Lengthen Life
Taking care of spouse decreases risk of death, study finds
full story » Government Launches Nursing Home Rating System
Five-star rankings aim to help families choose best option
full story » Nature's Fury Makes South Most Dangerous Area in U.S.
But new 'death map' shows that no region is truly safe from extreme heat, weather
full story » Newborn Hospital Deaths Highest for Those Without Insurance
And those transferred between facilities also had higher mortality rates, study says
full story » Alzheimer's Drugs Also Treat Behavioral, Psych Problems
Therapy effective at same dosage used to improve cognitive impairment, study says
full story » ICU Nutritional Program Failed to Boost Outcomes
Early feeding didn't cut length of stay either, study finds
full story » Colonoscopy Has a 'Right Side' Blind Spot
Procedure better at detecting problems on left side of colon, study says
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