Scientists searching for new ways to combat cancer think they may have uncovered a promising new lead in the DNA of the bowhead whale.
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Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants.
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A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease.
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Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
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A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs.
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Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.
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What's behind the trend of so-called "gray divorces," and what is it like for newly single people to seek out new relationships over the age of 50?
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The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows.
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A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.
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Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.
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