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Alzheimer's research is called 'stunning'
February 10, 2012 Feb. 10--A skin-cancer drug could offer hope for the millions of patients coping with the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease.
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Tribe suing beer companies for alcohol problems
February 09, 2012 LINCOLN, Neb. - An American Indian tribe is suing some of the world's largest beer makers, claiming they knowingly contributed to alcohol-related problems on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
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Screenings help show who's at risk for dementia
February 07, 2012 Detecting early warning signs of dementia can be difficult, but there are several types of cognitive screenings - quick, simple tests of memory and thinking skills - that can help a doctor decide if it's time to recommend a more in-depth exam.
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Obama to seek more Alzheimer's research money
February 07, 2012 WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer's research - planning to surpass half a billion dollars next year - as part of a quest to find effective treatments for the brain-destroying disease by 2025.
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Governor McDonnell signs autism caregiver licensing bill
February 07, 2012 Feb. 07--RICHMOND -- Emergency legislation to fix a flaw in a Virginia law that delayed insurance coverage for autistic children has been signed by Gov. Bob McDonnell.
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