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Chemical found in turkey can boost memory, mood
The chemical in turkey that may cause people to nod off after Thanksgiving dinner also plays a role in maintaining good mood and memory, especially among people with a family history of depression, says new research published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.
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Study: Heart-assist device yields excellent survival
An implanted pumping device that helps a failing heart may improve survival for desperately ill patients and allow them to go home from the hospital, a new study finds -- whether they're waiting for a heart transplant or aren't eligible for one. more
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ACS issues new cervical cancer screening guidelines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) supports the American Cancer Society (ACS) in its publication of new guidelines on cervical cancer screening, issued today. Based on recent advances, the guidelines include recommendations on when women should begin undergoing regular cervical cancer screening, how often women should be screened, and when women can discontinue regular screening. more
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Information for patients: A primer on HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is now recognized as the major cause of cervical cancer, a disease that kills more than 200,000 women around the world each year. HPV is very common, however, and of the more than 100 types of HPV, fewer than 20 are considered “high-risk” for the development of cancer. Read this brief guide to HPV, including transmission, incidence, treatment, and its connection to genital warts and cancer courtesy of the National Cancer Institute.
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Life expectancy of Alzheimer's disease depends on age at diagnosis
The life span of people with Alzheimer's disease depends greatly on the age of the person when Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Determining the survival following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is important information for helping patients, families, and their caregivers, deal with the illness. The findings are published in the November 18, 2002, edition of Archives of Neurology. more
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