Shingles Vaccine Shingrix May Reduce the Risk of Dementia
A vaccine against shingles may also offer protection against dementia, according to a new study.Among…
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Some Chocolate Products Exceed Recommended Levels for Heavy Metals
Many cocoa products, especially dark chocolate, contain heavy metals including lead and cadmium that exceed…
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Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Gets FDA Approval
Patients who are uncomfortable with colonoscopy and other screening tests for colorectal cancer have a…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis May Affect the Brain as Well as the Joints
Although rheumatoid arthritis (RA) mostly affects a person’s joints, people with this condition may experience a…
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17 Cancers Are More Common Among Millennials and Gen X Than in Older Generations
Several types of cancer are now more common among millennials and Generation X than in…
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Hot Dogs, Bacon, and Other Processed Red Meats Raise Dementia Risk
People who eat too much processed red meat, which can be loaded with unhealthy ingredients…
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Aspirin May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk in People With Unhealthy Lifestyles
Aspirin might help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in people with lifestyle factors like…
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Vision Loss and High Cholesterol Join List of Preventable Dementia Risk Factors
By addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, which now include vision loss and high cholesterol, an…
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Belly and Arm Fat Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A study published this week in the journal Neurology found that the odds of developing…
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Older Adults With Anxiety May Be at Higher Risk for Dementia
Anxiety in older adults may triple the risk of dementia from any cause. In a…