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AI fast-tracks dementia diagnoses by tapping into ‘hidden information’ in brain waves

As dementia becomes more widespread, Mayo Clinic researchers believe that artificial intelligence is the key to enabling earlier and faster diagnoses. By pairing AI and EEG (electroencephalogram) tests, the team at the Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program (NAIP) in Rochester, Minnesota, was able to identify specific types of dementia sooner than they would have through...

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Mental health dangers, Alzheimer's risk factors and more top health stories

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on key wellness topics: disease prevention, nutrition, medical research, health care and more. We also share personal stories of people and families overcoming great health obstacles. Check out some of the top stories of the week in...

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5 foods that are best for bone health, nutritionists say

A broken bone can be a devastating injury, particularly for older people — and falls among seniors in America are a growing public health concern as the population ages. This is why it’s particularly important to keep bones strong for a healthier life. While exercise and an active lifestyle can help maintain bone health, the...

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Freed American prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan may face ‘disruptive’ trauma, say mental health experts

While Thursday’s release of American prisoners from Russia was marked by celebration and relief, the former captives could face future health challenges, experts say. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American veteran Paul Whelan were among those released from Russia on Thursday in a large prisoner swap. A third U.S. citizen, Russian-American journalist Alsu...

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Hallmark actress stands, takes first steps after surviving fall from 5-story hospital balcony

The Hallmark Channel’s Mamie Laverock celebrated a milestone in her recovery after surviving a five-story fall from a hospital balcony in May. The 20-year-old “When Calls the Heart” actress stood up and took her first steps in a video shared on her official Facebook page Friday. “Thank you surgeon’s, thank you prayers, thank you Lord....

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DR. SIEGEL: The simple answer to Olympic boxing's complicated problem

When it comes to high level competitive sports, it makes total sense that there should be no competitive advantage. That’s why doping is universally banned, and why there are frequent doping tests. It is also why so much consternation and international friction exists between the U.S. and China over suspected doping cases that China and...