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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fractures

Women with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk for fracture at a young age.

Losing Weight Can Help Your Knees

Losing weight may help ease the pain of knee arthritis.

Predicting Memory Loss

A profile developed by doctors to assess a patient's risk for stroke may also predicts their risk for memory problems.

Stroke Patients With Dementia Suffer More

Stroke patients have an especially difficult time recovering if they also suffer from dementia.

Clearing Out Aging Cells Could Lead to Healthy Aging

Clearing out aging cells could help tissues and organs stay healthy well into old age.

Sitting Can Cause Colon Cancer

Sitting for a long period of time could increase the risk for breast and colon cancer. Experts say if you've been sitting for an hour, without taking a break, you've been sitting too long.

Child Recovers form Stroke

A 6-year-old Florida girl is recovering from a stroke. Her mother wants everyone to know that strokes don't just target older people and there are certain symptoms to watch out for.

Dr. Nancy Reports on Hip Replacement Failures

Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Nightly News) reports many patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery are now discovering a big problem.

Smoking Linked to Early Strokes

Smokers are twice as likely to suffer a stroke and at a younger age.

Teen IQ

If it seems your teen excels in school on quarter, then struggles the next, it could be completely normal. A new study finds IQ falls and rises as teens' brains develop.

Mild Stroke Effects

Mild stroke patients often face hidden disabilities like vision problems, depression, and difficulty thinking.

Dementia Patients

Many patients with advanced dementia are moved around to different facilities at the end of their lives often unnecessarily.

Chocolate Stroke

Another study adds to the mounting pile of evidence that chocolate is good for your health.

80% of Caregivers are Family

Mother works hard caring for her father as well as her children.

B-12 Brain

Older adults with lower levels of vitamin b-12 may be more at risk for brain shrinkage and problems with memory and thinking.

Colonoscopy Gender Gap

A new study of 400 thousand colonoscopies finds men have more advanced tumors across all age groups than women.

Diabetes Dementia

Adults with diabetes have a significantly increased risk for developing dementia.

South Pole Rescue Delayed

Anne Thompson reports that a woman who works in the South Pole is asking to be rescued affter suffering a stroke, but her bosses say the mission is too dangerous.

Senior Plastic Surgery

Seniors are increasing in numbers when it comes to plastic surgery.

Elderly Drivers

The number of elderly drivers is increasing, what can be done to prevent accidents?

Ginger Could Prevent Colon Cancer

Ginger root supplements may play a role in preventing the precursor to colon cancer.

Caregiving Doctor Supplies for Troops

Doctor shows support for troops by sending care packages to the soldiers.

50 Years of Volunteer Service

Woman celebrated for 50 years of volunteer service at her local hospital.

Alzheimer's Disease Linked to Diabetes

There is mounting evidence that diabetes and Alzheimer's may be linked which is leading to some startling predictions from health experts.

Bad Thoughts Can Lead to Dementia

Just thinking your health is bad might set the stage for dementia later in life.

Blood Pressure Stroke

Having blood pressure that is slightly elevated can increase the risk of stroke.

Crossing Legs is Good After a Stroke

Stroke patients who can cross their legs soon after a stroke have a better chance at a good recovery.

Colon Cancer Rate Drop

A new study from the CDC shows more people are getting screened for colon cancer, and cancer death rates are starting to drop.

Arthritis Activity

Rheumatoid arthritis patients who set realistic exercise goals experience less pain.

Alzheimer's Linked to Insulin Resistance

A new study suggests insulin resistance and type II diabetes may be associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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