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Could This Surgery Treat Sleep Apnea?

The participants are calling it a dream come true. As someone who snores, I often worry about it progressing into sleep apnea and all of the health issues that are …

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How to Determine Dementia Risk

In Britain, a University of Cambridge spin-off company, called Cognetivity Neurosciences, is beginning NHS trials of a simple, five-minute diagnostic test that, the firm claims, will instantly and accurately predict …

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This Blood Test Could Save Your Life

Currently, only five cancer screening tests are available for patients in the United States; this includes tests for prostate, lung, breast, colorectal and cervical cancers. They each have limitations, including …