New causes, treatments for Alzheimer’s
Contra Costa Times - Jan 31 12:16 PM
AS BABY BOOMERS inch their way toward retirement, the joyful anticipation of daily outings on the golf course and traveling to exotic lands are combined with the fears of memory loss and being susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.Save to My Web
G-G urges more effort on Alzheimers battle
Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Feb 17 2:35 AM
The Governor-General has called on Australians to do more in the battle against Alzheimers disease. Major-General Michael Jeffrey made the plea during a tour of the McCusker Alzheimers Disease Research Unit at Perth’s Hollywood hospital today.Save to My Web
India ready and keen to teach Ayurveda to U.S. academia
New Kerala - Jan 21 1:59 AM
By Ashok Dixit, New Delhi: The Indian Government has expressed a readiness and a keen desire to promote and teach Ayurveda to interested academics in the United States.Save to My Web
Alzheimer’s drugs verdict sparks anger
EveningNews24 - Jan 23 4:08 AM
Thousands of Norfolk families struck down by the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease were today handed a boost after health experts announced they would not withdraw vital drugs.Save to My Web
Briefs
RedNova - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
Briefs Stroke care is quicker with ambulance arrival KISSIMMEE, Fla. You might not be doing a stroke victim a favor by driving the patient to the hospital. People who arrive by ambulance are far more likely to get fast care once they get to the emergency room, new research shows.Save to My Web
Scientists: Gains may shape competition
Syracuse.com - Jan 25 6:09 PM
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) Memory enhancement, IQ boosters and drugs designed to attack genetic weaknesses may increase competition in the future and create a playing field that is far from equal, scientists at the World Economic Forum said Wednesday.Save to My Web
Black History Month Calendar
Tallahassee Democrat - Feb 04 5:33 AM
The Florida Lottery is bringing Hughie Lee-Smith: Shades of Greatness to The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science. This exhibit is a partnered effort between The Florida Lottery and The Brogan Museum. Hughie Lee-Smith (1915-1999) was born in Eustis and was a painter for more than six decades.Save to My Web
Study: Genes Do Play Role in Alzheimer’s
RedNova - Feb 10 10:29 AM
By USA Today Genes account for roughly 58 percent to 79 percent of a person’s risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s, says a study out Tuesday, the largest genetic study of Alzheimer’s ever done.Save to My Web