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Rise In Dementia Cases Linked To One Of Americans' Favorite Foods, New Study Says Rise In Dementia Cases Linked To One Of Americans' Favorite Foods, New Study Says
Rise In Dementia Cases Linked To One Of Americans' Favorite Foods, New Study Says A rise in dementia cases could be linked to Americans' appetite for one of its favorite foods.  Findings suggest that rising dementia cases in the US may be linked to a preference for meats.  A study in Neurology by researchers from Mass General Brigham and Harvard indicates that diets high in processed red meats — like bacon, hot dogs, and sausage — were associated with a 13 percent increased risk of developing dementia. The research analyzed data from 133,771 participants, averaging 49 years old, over a follow-up period of up to 43 years.  Among them, 11,173 developed dem…

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Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY Is Growing In Size And Expertise Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY Is Growing In Size And Expertise
Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY Is Growing In Size And Expertise Brain and Spine Surgeons of NY (BSSNY) is excited to announce the addition of seven top-notch fellowship trained physicians to the practice. These highly skilled doctors deliver expertise in the areas of neurology, orthopedic spine surgery, pain management, anesthesia, otolaryngology, neurotology, and more. Our patients now have access to a more diverse panel of experts which allows for an increased number of available treatments. BSSNY doctors take pride in working together to come up with the best personalized treatment plan possible for their patients. Expert neurologist Dr. Tatyana Gi…

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Mystery Outbreak: More Than 60 Cases Of Polio-Type Disease Confirmed In 22 States Mystery Outbreak: More Than 60 Cases Of Polio-Type Disease Confirmed In 22 States
Mystery Outbreak: More Than 60 Cases Of Polio-Type Disease Confirmed In 22 States It starts out with symptoms similar to a common cold, but it could cause paralysis. There have reports of 127 cases of a rare polio-like condition affecting children, the Centers for Disease Control said. So far, 62 cases in 22 states have been confirmed of acute flaccid myelitis or AFM, the CDC said. The average age of those diagnosed is 4 years old. It's unclear what's causing the outbreak, which can develop after a viral infection, environmental toxins, and genetic disorders. AFM affects a person’s nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, causing weakness in one or more limbs.  …

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Scientists Continue Hunt For Improved Diagnosis And Treatment Of Epilepsy Scientists Continue Hunt For Improved Diagnosis And Treatment Of Epilepsy
Scientists Continue Hunt For Improved Diagnosis And Treatment Of Epilepsy WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The first known reports of epilepsy, which is characterized by seizures due to intense electrical activity in the brain, appeared in Assyrian writings around 2000 B.C. Ancient Greek medical texts reference the first neurosurgical procedure as being performed to quiet brain seizures. Mythological tales of demonic possession and lycanthropy – people convulsing into werewolves in the full moon’s light – are partially rooted in what was then a lack of understanding of brain disorders like schizophrenia and epilepsy. Epilepsy often leaves its victims in convulsions, foa…

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