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Intermediate HDL cholesterol levels may be best for longevity
e! Science News - 13 Aug 2016 16:33
Highlights In a large study of male veterans, both low and high HDL cholesterol levels were associated with higher risks of dying prematurely compared with intermediate levels, forming a U-shaped curve. The beneficial pr...
Hispanic, Black Students Less Likely To Receive Help For Mental Health Problems
Tech Times - 13 Aug 2016 14:36
A new study has found disparities based on race and ethnicity in the mental health care received by Black and Hispanic students when compared to their white counterparts. Researchers urge officials to look closely at how...
Menstrual Pain Reliever Drug Mefenamic Acid Shows Promise As Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Tech Times - 13 Aug 2016 05:53
Mefenamic acid, which is used to relieve menstrual pain, has shown promise as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Additional studies are still needed to determine the drug's effectiveness and side effects in patients with...