Lauran Neergaard

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Kids' Eye Problems Often Emerge in Homework Battle

By Lauran Neergaard published

Some kids may have a common yet often missed vision problem.

Neuroscience
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Brain's Reaction to Yummy Food May Predict Weight

By Lauran Neergaard published

Some overweight individuals are genetically wired to overeat.

Food & Diet
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'Switched Off' Genes Linked to Obesity, Diabetes

By Lauran Neergaard published

Scientists have mapped a unique group of genes believed to play a role in health.

Obesity
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Report: Over 5M Living With Alzheimer's

By Lauran Neergaard published

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a 10 percent increase since the last Alzheimer's Association estimate five years ago.

Alzheimers & Dementia
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Alzheimer's Find: Molecular Janitors Quit Cleaning Up

By Lauran Neergaard published

Scientists have discovered molecular janitors that clear away a sticky gunk blamed for Alzheimer's disease -- until they get old and quit sweeping up.

Alzheimers & Dementia
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Stem Cells Help Repair Rats' Paralysis

By Lauran Neergaard published

Health
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Multimedia Babies: What's a Parent to Do?

By Lauran Neergaard published

Claims vary widely on the value or harm TV can do to babies. What should you do?

Education