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October 24, 2015

Early detection of Alzheimer’s may be possible through spinal fluid test

A new test may be able to spot Alzheimer’s years before the onset of clinical symptoms, giving physicians much more time to save the brain’s neurons from destruction.

October 24, 2015

Getting active after a cancer diagnosis may extend life

For people diagnosed with cancer, the risk of cancer death falls as physical activity rises, according to a new analysis of more than 70 existing studies.

October 24, 2015

6 ways to beat your bad genes

Learn how to make the most of what nature gave you to improve your physical fitness

October 24, 2015

Daily cannabis smokers risk health, wellbeing

Teenagers who use cannabis daily run a higher risk of becoming drug dependent, committing suicide or trying other drugs and are less likely to succeed at their studies than those who avoid it, researchers said on Wednesday.

October 24, 2015

India soon to be polio-free, boosting global immunization efforts

India on Monday marked three years since its last reported case of polio, paving the way for it to be declared free of the crippling virus and boosting efforts to wipe out the disease globally, the Organization (WHO) said.

October 24, 2015

5 factors that raise your skin cancer risk

More reason to do regular skin checks: Melanoma rates in young women have skyrocketed. A Mayo Clinic study finds they've increased eightfold between 1970 and 2009. (Show a derm any new or changing moles.) These are some potential causes of skin cancer.

October 24, 2015

Special veg-rich diet may slow cognitive decline in elderly, study shows

A diet rich in green leafy vegetables, beans, berries, whole grains and wine can help to slow normal brain aging and cognitive decline, researchers said on Tuesday.

October 24, 2015

Loneliness linked with dementia risk

People who feel lonely may have an increased risk of developing dementia — whether or not they are married or have social support, according to a new study

October 24, 2015

Older fathers and grandfathers may have longer living children

You may crack jokes about your ‘old man’s’ age, but it actually may be benefitting you in the long run.  New research from Northwestern University has found that the longer fathers and grandfathers waited to have children, the more likely it was for their offspring to live longer and healthier lives

October 24, 2015

Do penalties for smokers and the obese make sense?

Faced with the high cost of caring for smokers and overeaters, experts say society must grapple with a blunt question: Instead of trying to penalize them and change their ways, why not just let these health sinners die prematurely from their unhealthy habits?