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  Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer's Disease Identified

  May 20, 2013 — Researchers have pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease -- when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death ... > full story
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  Far-Reaching, Microvascular Damage Found in Uninjured Side of Brain After Stroke

  May 20, 2013 — An animal-model study finds far-reaching microvascular damage in the uninjured side of the brain after a stroke. The findings suggest repair of the protective blood-brain barrier may help prevent ... > full story
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  Link Between Childhood ADHD and Obesity Revealed in First Long-Term Study

  May 20, 2013 — A new study found men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese in a 33-year follow-up study compared to men who were not diagnosed ... > full story
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  Anabolic Steroids May Affect Future Mental Health

  May 20, 2013 — There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes. Twenty per cent of the ... > full story
• Children's Health
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  One in 10 Teens Using 'Study Drugs,' but Parents Aren't Paying Attention

  May 20, 2013 — Just one in 100 parents believe their kids have used prescription stimulants to boost grades, according to a new ... > full story
• Dementia
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  Sleep Apnea Linked to Alzheimer's

  May 19, 2013 — A new study looking at sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and markers for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and neuroimaging adds to the growing body of research linking ... > full story
• Bacteria
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  Schizophrenia
   

  Now We Know Why Old Scizophrenia Medicine Works on Antibiotics-Resistant Bacteria

  May 18, 2013 — An old medicine for schizophrenia is effective at treating something completely different than it was designed for: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. So far it has been a mystery how this old ... > full story
• Alcoholism
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  Youth Who Have Their First Drink During Puberty Have Higher Levels of Later Drinking

  May 18, 2013 — The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol ... > full story
• Smoking Addiction
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  Individuals Who Drink Heavily and Smoke May Show 'Early Aging' of the Brain

  May 18, 2013 — Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on ... > full story
• PTSD
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  For Combat Veterans Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 'Fear Circuitry' in the Brain Never Rests

  May 18, 2013 — Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these ... > full story

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