Annual death toll from alzheimer's nearly doubles in 15 years
(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease claims nearly twice as many American lives annually as it did just 15 years ago, a new report shows.
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Parental concerns reduce uptake of child flu vaccine
The first study investigating parental attitudes towards the UK's child flu vaccine has found concerns about safety and side effects may negatively influence uptake, and recommends that public health messages need to be reinforced.
Mar 8, 2017
Australia grants first cannabis farm licence
Australia's first medical marijuana farm received its growers' licence Wednesday, opening up domestic production of the drug for people seeking relief from serious illnesses.
Mar 8, 2017
Tooth loss linked to an increased risk of dementia
In a study of 1566 community-dwelling Japanese elderly who were followed for 5 years, the risk of developing dementia was elevated in individuals with fewer remaining teeth.
Mar 8, 2017
Newer medications can cure HCV infections
A new analysis reveals a dramatic transformation in the care of patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) as more effective and tolerable medications have become available.
Mar 8, 2017
Railway suicides cluster near mental hospitals: study
Railway suicides in Austria are suspiciously clustered near psychiatric hospitals, scientists reported Wednesday.
Mar 8, 2017
