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Immune Disorders Such as MS, Psoriasis May Be Tied to Dementia Risk 03/01/2017 07:00 PM EST Study found 20 percent higher odds for memory-robbing condition, but didn't prove cause and effect Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autoimmune Diseases, Dementia Gene Therapy: a Breakthrough for Sickle Cell Anemia? 03/01/2017 05:00 PM EST But treatment has only been given to one patient so far Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Sickle Cell Anemia Mildly Low Thyroid Function in Pregnancy Not a Threat 03/01/2017 05:00 PM EST No difference in brain functioning seen in kids assessed to age 5 Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy Exercise Beats Weight Loss At Helping Seniors' Hearts 03/01/2017 04:00 PM EST Both are healthy goals, but getting active may reap even more benefit, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise for Seniors, Heart Diseases--Prevention, Seniors' Health Wireless Arm Patch May Blunt Migraine Pain 03/01/2017 04:00 PM EST Study found electrical stimulation reduced ache if started soon enough Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Migraine Older Bones Benefit from Dairy Plus Vitamin D 03/01/2017 02:00 PM EST The supplements boost absorption of calcium, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bone Density, Seniors' Health, Vitamin D Colon Cancer Rates, Deaths Drop in Americans Over 50 03/01/2017 12:00 PM EST Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colorectal Cancer, Seniors' Health   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656