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Nov 30, 2015 02:42 PM EST

Alzheimer's Cure: Synapse Discovery Provides Clues For New Treatment

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia have discovered how brain cell connections are destroyed during early stages of Alzheimer's.

Nov 30, 2015 01:31 PM EST

Weight Loss Helps Protect Against Knee Cartilage Degeneration

Weight loss can help significantly slow the degeneration of knee cartilage, according to a recent study.

Nov 28, 2015 04:31 PM EST

Hair Tie Responsible For Life-Threatening Wrist Infection

Audrey Kopp of Louisville, Kentucky needed arm surgery after acquiring a severe infection from wearing a hair tie on her wrist. Her story may serve as a bit of a warning to many who regularly wear hair-ties in the same way, health officials say.

Nov 28, 2015 01:37 PM EST

Obesity In Early Adultood Increases Risk Of Cardiac Death

Being obese or overweight in early adulthood may increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a recent study.

Nov 27, 2015 10:34 PM EST

Dietary Fat May Help Treat Some Types Of Epilepsy

Dietary fat may be more effective at controlling the symptoms of epilepsy than certain medications, according to a recent study.

Nov 27, 2015 10:08 PM EST

Severe Cases Of Sleep Apnea May Benefit From Surgery, Study Suggests

Some obstructive sleep apnea patients with more severe cases may benefit from surgery instead of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), according to a recent study.

Nov 27, 2015 08:26 PM EST