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The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently reported that the age-adjusted death rate has shown a significant decline and life expectancy has hit yet another high.
 
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In a recent study, mice who were afflicted with a congenital brain disorder have shown improvement after undergoing human brain stem cell transplants.
 
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According to a new study, the use of rosiglitazone may reduce the advancing of eye disease in patients with diabetes.
 
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Alzheimer's disease is marked by the build-up of plaques consisting of beta-amyloid protein fragments, as well as abnormal tangles of tau protein found inside brain cells.
 
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Older Women With Low Vitamin D Levels More Likely to Have Back Pain

According to new research, older women who show lower levels of Vitamin D are at increased risk of suffering from lower back pain.
 
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Researchers have found a direct link between polyunsaturated fats, most often found in fried foods, and to prostate cancer.
 
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Parents with children and young adults who use bunk beds should be concerned about the related injury risks associated with these high rise bedding choices.
 
Lipitor, a drug once only prescribed for lowering cholesterol, may also show promise for reducing the risk of heart related problems after bypass surgery.
 
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