New Blood Test for Parkinson’s Studied

An experimental blood test for Parkinson’s disease is over 90% accurate in diagnosing the progressive disorder that affects movement and balance, according to its developers.

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Zelboraf May Double Survival for Some Melanoma Patients

The newly approved drug Zelboraf appears to nearly double the length of time a person can expect to live with advanced melanoma skin cancer, a new study shows.

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Melanoma drug nearly doubles survival time: study

A new drug to treat advanced skin cancer, or metastatic melanoma, has been shown to nearly double average survival time in a study of more than 130 patients, researchers said Wednesday.

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Y Chromosome, Though Diminished, Is Holding Its Ground

The Y chromosome is just a fraction of its original size, and much smaller than its buxom partner, the X chromosome, but researchers say its gene-shedding days seem to be over.

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Migraines Linked to Depression

Women who suffer from migraine headaches may be more likely to develop depression.

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Well Blog: Many Heart Attacks Don’t Cause Chest Pain

A sizable proportion of people who are taken to hospitals for heart attacks — more than a third, and more women than men — do not have chest pain and, as a result, may not receive lifesaving treatment.

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Alcoholism not uncommon among surgeons

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – About 15 percent of surgeons have alcohol abuse or dependency problems, a rate that is somewhat higher than the rest of the population, according to a new survey.

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The New Old Age Blog: On Dining Room Restrictions and More

Updates on some recent posts.

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Aspirin, Walking Can Reduce Leg Pain From Narrowed Arteries

Low-dose aspirin may be just as effective as the more expensive Plavix when combined with a walking program to treat leg pain that’s associated with narrowing of the leg arteries.

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‘Biological clock’ is linked to heart attacks

Scientists on Wednesday said they had uncovered the first molecular proof that the “biological clock” is linked to a type of sudden, fatal heart attack.

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