I have always been struck by the fact that, unlike most other chronic illnesses, dementia progressively takes away the ability to speak for oneself. Our voice, the ability to articulate our views, is one of our most valuable possessions. When that is gone, it is incumbent upon those who are able to represent with their voice.
Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with domestic policy staff from the presidential campaigns of Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama. As a...
In response to Hillary Clinton's, Barack Obama's and other presidential candidates' calls for more spending on prevention programs, a group... Read more »
As the field of candidates for their party's nominations for president thins, a couple of things become apparent on our HealthCentral... Read more »
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This is the first study to report on the results of an all plastic (polyethylene) knee replacement for patients younger than 60 years old.Total knee... Read more »
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Welcome to the HealthCare08 PoliGraph, which illustrates where the presidential contenders —and you— stand on key healthcare issues.Where the... Read more »
Young girls who are at risk of early puberty and insulin resistance may be helped by taking metformin, a new study suggests. Girls who enter puberty... Read more »
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Fluoride is a chemical commonly used to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the... Read more »
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