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Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors 03/30/2017 07:00 PM EDT Lower cost might help drive doctors' choice, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Overactive Bladder, Seniors' Health Elite Runners, Women the First Marathoners to Lose to Father Time 03/30/2017 07:00 PM EDT Top athletes begin losing speed around age 35, compared to 50 for average runners, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Sports Fitness Weight, Gender Appear to Play Part in Kidney Transplant Success 03/30/2017 05:00 PM EDT Study found the closer the match between donor and recipient, the better the outcome Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Kidney Transplantation The Saltiest Foods May Surprise You 03/30/2017 04:00 PM EDT U.S. report names major and unexpected sources of sodium in the American diet Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sodium Common Post-Op Ear Drops Tied to Eardrum Perforations in Kids 03/30/2017 02:00 PM EDT Rate of the injury rises with quinolones, but researchers say alternatives have their own hazards Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: After Surgery, Drug Safety, Ear Infections U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Surged to Record Levels in 2016 03/30/2017 02:00 PM EDT Experts point to widespread smartphone use as deadly distraction for drivers and walkers alike Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Motor Vehicle Safety 9 Out of 10 Doctors Like Their Jobs 03/30/2017 12:00 PM EDT A new survey finds that two-thirds would recommend their profession to others Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Occupations Hepatitis Infection May Raise Risk for Parkinson's Disease 03/30/2017 12:00 PM EDT New study adds to evidence that these conditions might be linked somehow Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Parkinson's Disease This Fanged Fish Might Someday Help Ease Your Pain 03/30/2017 12:00 PM EDT Venom of Australia's fang blenny is a powerful opioid that might lead to better painkillers, scientist says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Pain Relievers A Lonely Heart Could Worsen a Cold 03/30/2017 09:00 AM EDT People who feel isolated tend to have worse symptoms, research shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Common Cold, Mental Health Most Remaining U.S. Smokers Are Poor, Less Educated 03/30/2017 09:00 AM EDT Behavioral health doctor says new interventions are needed to get these people to kick the habit Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Smoking Ready for Spring Allergies? 03/30/2017 09:00 AM EDT Most people aren't prepared to manage symptoms that come with a high pollen count, allergists say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Hay Fever   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