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Cochlear implants may improve more than hearing in older adults, a new studied has determined.

A report done by the Institute of Medicine shows that raising the minimum age for buying cigarettes to 21 could decrease the amount of smokers in the U.S. as well as save many lives.

Genetic-testing startup wants to leverage its vast database of genetic information to enter drug research arena. Company officials say they can "push the limits" in pharmaceutical research.

Dementia risk grows with age but older adults need not succumb to cognitive decline, according to a study. What will it take? Healthy eating and regular exercise, at least.

Patients should be careful when making a choice of hospital for a particular surgery. A Leapfrog Group report suggests that such a choice can make a difference between life and death.

Smiley, a golden retriever who was born without eyes, is not hindered by its disability to cheer people up in nursing homes and hospitals.

By analyzing blood samples of U.S. marines, researchers have detected biomarkers that could identify those vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study could also pave the way for improved di...

In experiments involving mice bred to develop Alzheimer's disease, researchers found that subjecting the animals to repeated sonic waves restored their memory. The amyloid plaques in their brain were also significantly r...

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