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Health

Athletes Have Less Brain “Static,” New Study Finds

December 13, 2019 By News Staff 0

NEW YORK – Sports can apparently help quiet the background noise in your brain. That’s according to a study the Journal Sports Health published this week. Researchers say the brain produces electricity that they can …

Health

Study: Woman May Be Under-Diagnosed for Alzheimer’s

October 13, 2019 By News Staff 0

Did you know? Women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s, but men are usually diagnosed with it sooner. So what’s the deal? Well, scientists say it has to do with memory tests, specifically with verbal …

Health

Study To Determine Marijuana’s Impact On Autism Launched In New York

September 30, 2019 By News Staff 0

NEW YORK – Scientists in New York are trying to figure out if cannabis can help children with autism. Researchers at the Montefiore Medical Center believe a non-psycho-active cannabis extract could possibly help with autism …

Education

University At Buffalo Gets $1.1 Million For Genetics Study

August 16, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

BUFFALO – The University at Buffalo is getting $1.1 million in federal funding to study mosquito and fruit fly genetics. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding Thursday. They say the university’s research …

Health

STUDY: Common Drugs Tied To Dementia Risk In Older Adults

June 25, 2019 By News Staff 0

WASHINGTON – A new study finds commonly prescribed drugs are tied to a nearly 50 percent higher Dementia risk in older adults. The observational study, published in the Journal JAMA Internal Medicine Monday, suggests the …

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Health Minute: Eating Less Red Meat Can Mean A Longer Life

June 16, 2019 By News Staff 0

WESTERN NEW YORK – Sometimes, nothing is more satisfying than just chomping down on a good old-fashioned hamburger; but, doing so in moderation may be more important than you may have realized. New research from …

Health

Veteran Health Care Study Brings Mixed Results

February 10, 2019 Rory Pollaro 0

BUFFALO – A nationwide study from USA Today regarding veteran health care resulted in some good results and some not so good results. According to WIVB in Buffalo, there was some encouraging news and some …

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