This is the latest finding in debate over herb’s ability to keep dementia at bay By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) — Yet another study, this one by French researchers, finds that the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba won’t prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease. “One would hope that this would be the final...

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Younger, less-educated adults and Hispanics not as likely to get blood levels tested THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — Screening for high blood cholesterol among U.S. adults increased significantly from 2005 to 2009, but younger Americans, less-educated adults and Hispanics are still less likely than others to undergo testing, according to a new study. Researchers...

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Optical fibers map walking patterns, warn of potential dangers THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that it’s possible to use plastic optical fibers in carpeting to warn seniors when their walking patterns might put them in danger of falling. The fibers, placed on a carpet underlay, work by sensing a person’s movement through...

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