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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

Study Identifies Two New Genes Responsible for Alzheimer’s in African Americans

Researchers have discovered two genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease among African Americans.

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·October 24, 2016·4 min read

Elderly Face Increased Dementia Risk Following a Disaster

According to researchers, elderly people who had their lives uprooted and lost their homes to damage following a natural disaster were more likely to experience symptoms of dementia than those who were able to stay in their homes.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Study Finds Novel Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Among Icelanders

Researchers estimate carriers of a gene that is significantly enriched in Icelanders have a six fold increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 1, 2016·6 min read

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Researchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

More Research Needed on Effects of Cannabis on Human Development

More research is needed on the link between maternal cannabis use and the health of newborns, researchers report.

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·September 30, 2016·3 min read

Upswing in Prescription Opioid Use Disorder and Heroin Use Among Young Adults

A new study looks at the increased rates of prescription opioid use disorder among younger people.

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·September 28, 2016·5 min read

Depression in Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risks in Children

Researchers report maternal depression can increase the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children.

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·September 27, 2016·4 min read

Perceived Hardship and Poverty Affect Cognitive Function, May Contribute to Premature Aging

A new study finds a link between sustained exposure to economic hardship, premature aging and reduced cognitive function.

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·September 26, 2016·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Manifests Differently in Hispanic People

A new study reports Hispanic people not only tend to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's earlier than other racial groups, they also show earlier manifestations of neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.

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·September 16, 2016·4 min read

Second Generation Holocaust Survivors Suffer More Severe Course of Schizophrenia

Researchers report the offspring of mothers who were Holocaust victims as young children, were 1.7 times more likely to have a more severe course of Schizophrenia.