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At Risk for Hepatitis C? If You're a Boomer, Yes

This week the Centers for Disease Control urged all Americans between 47 and 67 to get tested for the liver disease.

Alzheimer's Advances: Can a Drug Prevent the Disease?

Two promising new Alzheimer's treatments are part of a federal effort to find a cure by 2025.

Hot Topics: Having a Purpose in Life Boosts Brain Health

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