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1. Alzheimer's less likely for men over 90 than women
Men are much less likely than women to live into their 90s, but those who do have a much lower chance of having Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
30 Jul 2008
2. Big belly in 40s raises Alzheimer's risk in 70s
Having a big belly in middle age appears to greatly increase one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia decades later, researchers said on Wednesday.
25 Mar 2008
3. Study links marijuana smoking to gum disease
Smoking marijuana, much like smoking tobacco, may increase a person's risk for gum disease that can lead to tooth loss, researchers said on Tuesday.
06 Feb 2008
4. Meat prices set to rise as feed costs soar
Retailers look set to raise meat prices as soaring feed costs and the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease threaten the survival of the livestock industry, consultants Deloitte said on Tuesday.
28 Aug 2007
5. Telomeres may predict heart disease risk: study
Scientists have discovered a potential new way to identify people who have a higher risk of developing heart disease.
12 Jan 2007
6. U.S. Investigates Possible Mad Cow Case
The Agriculture Department is investigating a possible case of mad cow disease, the agency's chief veterinarian said Saturday.
12 Mar 2006
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