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Neurologist shares why dementia rates are rising and how to reduce risk

Dementia cases continue to rise in the U.S., with individuals over the age of 55 facing a 42% risk of…

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Dementia risk linked to blood pressure in new study

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a well-known risk factor for heart attack and stroke. However, a recent study has…

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Cannabis-related hospital visits linked to higher dementia risk, study finds

A recent study conducted by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) has found that adults who have visited the…

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Dementia risk could decrease with technology use, study suggests

The first generation that has grown up with consistent exposure to digital technology is now reaching an age where symptoms…

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Cancer risk rising with exposure to common medical test, study finds

CT scans, also known as CAT scans, are an essential tool in modern medicine for diagnosing a wide range of…

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Nova Scotia

‘Taking a hammer to the humanities:’ Profs say SMU slashing arts courses, putting jobs at risk

Around 50 arts and humanities courses at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax are set to be eliminated for the upcoming…

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Canada

Rising Canada recession risk to trigger at least 2 more rate cuts this year, economists predict

The growing recession risks to Canada from the U.S.-led trade war are causing concern among economists, with some predicting that…

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US Election 2024

Certain opioid treatment support at risk if Medicaid cuts made, lawmakers say

A bipartisan panel of Democrats is set to release a report on Monday highlighting the potential consequences of substantial cuts…

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Experimental drug reduces little-known cholesterol that raises heart attack risk

Researchers have recently made a groundbreaking discovery of an experimental medication that has the potential to significantly reduce a cholesterol-like…

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These 3 common brain disorders are tied to 17 modifiable risk factors

Aging is a natural process that comes with its own set of challenges, including an increased risk of developing certain…

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