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A Vaccine for High Blood Pressure?

| May 28, 2015 Comment

A Vaccine for High Blood Pressure – Scientists have created an experimental vaccine that successfully reduced blood pressure in rats for six months. High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high and can lead to heart disease and stroke. Hypertension can go […]

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Robin Williams’ Suicide Was Triggered by Hallucinations from Dementia

Robin Williams’ Suicide Was Triggered by Hallucinations from Dementia

| November 11, 2014 Comment

Robin Williams’ Suicide Was Triggered by Hallucinations from Dementia – According to a report by TMZ, Robin Williams was suffering from Lewy Body Dementia, a condition associated with Parkinson’s that causes patients to hallucinate, and it was a key factor that drove him to commit suicide. It’s been 3 months since Robin Williams was found […]

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Native American Roots Can Mean Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Native American Roots Can Mean Lower Breast Cancer Risk

| October 22, 2014 Comment

Native American Roots Can Mean Lower Breast Cancer Risk – New research suggests Latinas with Native American roots inherit a genetic variant that can help protect against breast cancer. One in five American Latinas has a decreased risk for breast cancer thanks to her DNA, according to new research funded by the National Cancer Institute. The […]

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