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• Dialysis Linked to Dementia in Seniors

  

  08/14/2018—Older kidney failure patients on hemodialysis have high rates of dementia, which is associated with an increased risk of early death, a new study shows. More

• Sleep Deprivation May Play Role in 'Global Loneliness Epidemic'

  

  08/14/2018—Sleep problems can play havoc with your social life, a new study suggests. More

• When Head Injuries Make Life Too Hard, Suicide Risk May Rise

  

  08/14/2018—Traumatic brain injury can trigger a daily struggle with headaches, neck pain, dizziness and thinking problems that may drive some to suicide, researchers report. More

• More Alzheimer's Gene Links Found

  

  08/14/2018—The newly identified genes suggest that an inflammatory response and changes in the production of certain proteins contribute to brain deterioration in Alzheimer's patients. More

• Give Your Child a Head Start With Math

  

  08/14/2018—Knowing when to be concerned will allow you to get your child study help early on, which is important because research shows that young children who have difficulty with math typically will continue to struggle as they get older. More

• From Pigs to Peacocks, What's Up With Those 'Emotional-Support Animals'?

  

  08/13/2018—There's scant scientific evidence that these animals provide legitimate benefit, said Erdman, associate dean for academic affairs at Washington State University's College of Education, in Pullman. More

• Promoting HPV Vaccine Doesn't Prompt Risky Sex by Teens: Study

  

  08/13/2018—Controversial state laws that promote vaccinating kids against the human papillomavirus (HPV) do not increase the likelihood that teens will engage in risky sexual behavior, a new study contends. More

• Eye Disease Link to Alzheimer's Seen

  

  08/12/2018—Researchers have discovered a link between three degenerative eye diseases and Alzheimer's disease. More

• Global Aid Programs Shortchange Teen Health Needs: Study

  

  08/10/2018— Teen health in developing countries is vastly underfunded, researchers report. More

• Dining Out With Smartphones Isn't Appetizing

  

  08/10/2018—Keeping that smartphone handy while out with friends may backfire: The pull of digital technology is distracting and drains enjoyment out of face-to-face interactions, new research suggests. More

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