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Alzheimer’s risk gene and heavy metal exposure may impair cognition
A new study in mice finds that cadmium exposure, combined with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's, can trigger symptoms of cognitive decline.
The so-called human apolipoprotein...
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Brushing your teeth may keep your heart healthy
New research finds that brushing the teeth three or more times a day significantly reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
The bacteria...
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An Artist Built A Wall That Blocked Traffic In Kansas City, And People Loved It
A roving work of art has sparked a lot of thought about the nature of walls this year, especially among those who live near...
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Stem cell discovery could improve treatments for leukemia, other diseases
Now, a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests that the answer may lie in a particular protein — the...
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Study Co-Led By Saint Luke’s Doc Suggests Invasive Heart Treatment No Better Than Meds And Exercise
Some common heart procedures may be more common than they should be, a large-scale study led in part by a Kansas City doctor suggests.
The...
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Yes, Children Need to Take Mental Health Days Too — Here’s Why
One in 6 children between the ages of 6 and 17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
Utah and Oregon allow students...
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Contact Lens That Helps Children with Nearsightedness Gets FDA Approval
A contact lens that helps children with nearsightedness (myopia) in Australia, Canada, and other countries has been approved for use in the United...
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Church Sues Lenexa For Denying Its Request To Operate A Homeless Shelter
A Lenexa church is suing the city for denying its request to use its building as a temporary homeless shelter.
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church...
