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Scientists Probe Final Moments of Clarity in Dementia Patients - Newser

Scientists Probe Final Moments of Clarity in Dementia Patients - Newser

The New York Times delves into the research

Bay Area woman among first in U.S. to undergo groundbreaking breast cancer surgery - San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area woman among first in U.S. to undergo groundbreaking breast cancer surgery - San Francisco Chronicle

For Moraga breast cancer patient Vicky Pan, the new robotic surgery offered a hopeful step — and an easier recovery — in her “really long journey.”

Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Get Older - HuffPost

Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Get Older - HuffPost

Ever wonder why you just can't seem to sleep in anymore? Experts reveal the real reason why this happens as we age.

4 things that can make you need more pain meds during surgery and after - The Washington Post

4 things that can make you need more pain meds during surgery and after - The Washington Post

Age, alcohol use and even hair color can all play a role in how much anesthesia and pain control you need.

Long-term study reveals how childhood ADHD impacts adult mental health, cognition, and daily life - PsyPost

Long-term study reveals how childhood ADHD impacts adult mental health, cognition, and daily life - PsyPost

New longitudinal research shows childhood ADHD increases the likelihood of adult mental health challenges and lower educational attainment. Despite these elevated risks, researchers emphasize that many adults with childhood ADHD function comparably to their p…

A hidden Alzheimer’s tipping point may decide who gets dementia - ScienceDaily

A hidden Alzheimer’s tipping point may decide who gets dementia - ScienceDaily

Scientists have identified a possible tipping point that helps determine whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes lead to dementia. The key may lie in how the brain’s immune cells respond to plaques and tau, offering a promising new target for treatments des…

Doctors share what sleeping with a fan on does to your body and health - The Independent

Doctors share what sleeping with a fan on does to your body and health - The Independent

Sleeping with a fan on can offer some relief, but too much concentrated air can irritate allergies

ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks - NPR

ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks - NPR

For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.

Eat dinner at 5 p.m., take a 5-minute dance break and drink coffee — plus 6 more health tips to help you have a great week - Yahoo Health

Eat dinner at 5 p.m., take a 5-minute dance break and drink coffee — plus 6 more health tips to help you have a great week - Yahoo Health

Health hacks for the week ahead, including the best ways to soothe itchy bug bites.