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Young children literally put anything they pick up in there mouth. That's why it's terrifying when parent's find out their children swallowed a button battery. Fortunately, there are tricks to resolve this issue. According to lifehacker.com, "one way to limit the damage is to give the child honey as you rush them to the hospital." Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia proved this to be true.
The Doctors discuss a new California law that is causing major controversy for downgrading knowingly exposing sexual partner to HIV a misdemeanor.
Talking about mental health at work can make you happier and healthier. If you’re worried about a colleague, follow these mental health first aid tips to start a conversation…
See the amazing footage of a student saving another student from choking. Plus, The Doctors discuss the importance of being prepared for a choking emergency.
Neuroradiologist Dr. Bradley Jabour joins The Doctors and Glenn to discuss the signs of poor brain health.
With a family history of Alzheimer’s disease and recent memory issues, Glenn has come to The Doctors in hopes of finding out if he is suffering from the disease as well.
Researchers from the Ragon Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts have recently discovered a link between women lacking lactobacillus bacteria and an increased risk of contracting HIV.
The Doctors discuss a new Illinois law that will ensure your hairdresser is trained to save lives. Should you expect your stylist to be trained?
Join http//www.WatchMojo.com for a Very Special Episode of Top 5 Facts, as we take a look at a tragic, terminal disease: Alzheimer's.
The finding of a new Alzheimer’s treatment has spurred some hope that a cure to the devastating disease may be on the horizon.
Diet and exercise can reduce toxic protein buildup of Alzheimer’s, a study finds.
Do you know the proper way to remove a tick that’s attached to your body? Despite what you may have been told when you were younger, smothering or burning ticks is not a good idea. The correct removal method is even easier.
In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter Jeff Olsen speaks with parasitic diseases expert Dr. Bobbi Pritt about the right way to remove a tick.
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Brain games, puzzles, reading and crafts. Do activities that keep your mind active help ward off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease? In a recent study researchers found those who stayed mentally active in midlife had lower levels of amyloid deposits in their brains than those who didn't stay mentally active. Amyloid deposits are a hallmark sign of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers say staying mentally active doesn't stop the disease, but it may delay symptoms.
Brain games, puzzles, reading and crafts. Do activities that keep your mind active help ward off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease? In a recent study researchers found those who stayed mentally active in midlife had lower levels of amyloid deposits in their brains than those who didn't stay mentally active. Amyloid deposits are a hallmark sign of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers say staying mentally active doesn't stop the disease, but it may delay symptoms.
The Doctors discuss the growing trend of at-home DIY health screening kits and give their opinions on three popular types: at-home tests for vaginal pH, cholesterol, and prostate health. Should you use these products?
A new brand of yoga pants claims to help you burn more calories while you work out. But do they work? Find out as The Doctors put it to the test!
Alzheimer’s disease relentlessly targets large-scale brain networks that support the formation of new memories. However, it remains a mystery as to why the disease selectively targets memory-related brain networks and how this relates to misfolded proteins seen by pathologists at autopsy. In an effort to bridge the divide between the targeted memory systems and the misfolded proteins and dying cells underneath, Mayo Clinic researchers have turned to the field of complex systems.