Science & Research

Women Bear Greatest Burden of Alzheimer's

Survey finds they're more likely than men to have Alzheimer's or take care of someone with the disease

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U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Spread

Report finds South with highest rates, but no state showed a decline over the last year.
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Special Talk Therapy Seems to Help Dying Patients

'Dignity therapy' can enhance their quality of life and their dignity, study finds.
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Longest Trial Ever Confirms Mammograms' Benefits

They save far more lives than previously thought, researchers say.
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Multiple Readings Necessary to Determine Blood Pressure

Before changing hypertension drugs, doctors should consider results from home monitoring, researchers say.
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Study: Cancer Patients Struggle as Drug Costs Soar

Many with insurance can't afford out-of-pocket expenses for meds, copays, researchers say
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Regular Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients

Study found those who took brisk walks lowered chances of disease progression and death.
Science & Research

7 Ways the U.S. Population is Changing

The country is becoming older, more diverse, better educated, and more economically unequal.
Exercise

Study: Tai Chi Prevents Falls, Boosts Mental Health

But the gentle form of exercise doesn't relieve symptoms of cancer, arthritis, researchers find.
Science & Research

New Book on Longevity Contains Some Surprises

Psychologists Howard S. Friedman and Leslie R. Martin draw upon a landmark study to produce provocative conclusions about the personality and lifestyle factors that lead to a long life.
Science & Research

Less-Than-Optimal Sleep May 'Age' the Brain

Researchers find that too much, too little sleep is linked to cognitive decline in middle age.
Science & Research

Studies: Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women Over 40

New research, though preliminary, could reignite debate on best time to start routine breast cancer screening.
Science & Research

Study: For Nonsmokers, Healthy Living Cuts Death Rate in Half

Better diet, exercise and keeping slim fend off heart disease, cancer, research shows.
Science & Research

Space Tourism: Can We Finally Live Out Childhood Dreams?

As kids, we boomers all dreamed of someday flying into space. Now, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is edging closer to making that dream a reality.
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An Apple a Day May Help Keep Heart Disease Away

Dried apples lower bad cholesterol, study finds.

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