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There remains controversy in the scientific community about the benefit of statins in women, because women have been less studied than men.

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If your loved one experiences sudden cognitive decline, they may be experiencing a rare type of dementia called rapidly progressive dementia.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first ...

Nashville is trying to land an expansion WNBA team named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. Here are the details.

My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health except for the Alzheimer’s. His blood pressure is ...