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1. Adults With This May Face Higher Stroke Risk
   
   By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Adults who were born with heart defects are at increased risk for stroke, a new study finds. "We knew there was a connection between heart failure and stroke in patients with heart defects, but we were surprised to discov
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2. Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques and Blood Flow
   
   By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- They've long been associated with Alzheimer's disease, and now new research in animals suggests that protein plaques might slow the brain's blood flow, as well. Buildup of the amyloid beta protein clumps could harm the br
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3. ADHD Medications Linked to Sleep Problems in Kids
   
   By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- The stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can keep some kids awake at night, a new research review confirms. The analysis, published online Nov. 23 in Pediatrics, found that child
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4. 'Collar' Aims to Help Shield Brain From Concussion
   
   By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A new type a lightweight and pressurized neck collar may help prevent mild concussions during sports, according to the developers of the device. The collar, which weighs four to five ounces -- is designed to exert a minimal a
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5. NFL's $1 Billion Concussion Case in Appeals Court
   
   Nov. 20, 2015 -- A proposed $1 billion plan to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed against the NFL by former players goes to an appeals court Thursday. Opponents of the settlement say it benefits some retired players at the expense of others, the Associated Press reported. Former players w
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6. Kids Who Take ADHD Meds More Likely to Be Bullied
   
   By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Teenagers who take drugs like Adderall and Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to be bullied as their peers who don't have ADHD, a new study suggests. The risk of being bu
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7. Has Happiness' Home in the Brain Been Found?
   
   By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists may never figure out why people are happy or not, but they're a bit closer now to figuring out where happiness resides in the brain. A team at Kyoto University in Japan used MRI to scan the brains of volunteers
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8. Failing Sense of Smell Might Be Alzheimer's Warning
   
   By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Losing your sense of smell may mark the start of memory problems and possibly Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. Researchers found that older adults who had the worst smell test scores were 2.2 times more likely
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9. Survey Method Change May Explain Autism Rate Jump
   
   By Tara Haelle HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- About one in 45 children has an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of parents. This apparent increase is likely due to a change of questions parents were asked
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10. Could a Change in Sense of Humor Signal Dementia?
    
    Nov. 11, 2015 -- A change in a person’s sense of humor could be an early red flag of dementia, according to a new study. The idea that our taste in comedy could be used to predict our chances of getting Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia may sound strange, but researchers say it could prove to b
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