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A survey of Alzheimer’s disease prevalence in Norway confirms earlier estimates and might show how education level relates to ...

Scientists at Northern Arizona University are developing a promising new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier than ever before—by tracking how the brain uses sugar. Using tiny particles in the ...

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease are becoming more accurate, but researchers stress the need for caution and further study.

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A judge has voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.

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Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device industry ...

The region kept housing prices competitive by letting markets work while welcoming 1.2 million residents in the past nine years, write SMU economists Michael Cox and Richard Alm.. Healthcare ...

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