Tuesday, February 7, 2012

health news



Alzheimer's / Dementia photo
Smoking Speeds Up Male Cognitive Decline
Written by Christian Nordqvist
A male regular smoker has a higher risk of rapid cognitive decline, compared to his counterparts who do not smoke, researchers from University College London, England, reported in Archives of General Psychiatry... [read article]

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia photo
Merck Has Positive Results With New Insomnia Drug
Written by Rupert Shepherd B.Sc
Merck has announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of its insomnia drug. It's a key player in the companies up and coming products, especially considering the loss of patent protection on its top drugs for asthma and allergys... [read article]

Alzheimer's / Dementia photo
Mild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive Impairment
Written by Christian Nordqvist
New revised criteria could mean that a considerable number of patients currently diagnosed with mild or very mild Alzheimer's, might in fact be reclassified as having MCI (mild cognitive impairment), John C. Morris, M.D... [read article]

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