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Type 2 diabetes increases dementia risk

Type 2 diabetes increases dementia risk

People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for dementia in general. And for one form, called vascular dementia,…
Extra care required when dying parents have young kids

Extra care required when dying parents have young kids

End-of-life care for parents of young children may need to include additional support services that help the entire family cope…
More patients may be able to safely shower after surgery

More patients may be able to safely shower after surgery

 Many patients may be able to shower just two days after their operations without increasing their risk of infections around…
New child-friendly search engine ‘Thinga’

New child-friendly search engine ‘Thinga’

Designer BJ Heiney at The Bear James Company, who previously worked on the now-defunct Yahoo Kids, has created a new…
New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss

New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss

A little-known fact about major weight loss is that bone mass often goes with it, but scientists claim to have…
Microsoft launches new selfie app

Microsoft launches new selfie app

Just in time for New Year's photos, Microsoft has launched a free selfie app designed to improve users' appearances.
Twitter restores access to politicians’ deleted tweets

Twitter restores access to politicians’ deleted tweets

Twitter said on Thursday it was restoring access to deleted tweets from politicians, saying it would help "bring more transparency…
Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments

Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it will begin warning users of its consumer services including Outlook.com email when the company…
Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life

Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life

Too much television-watching in young adulthood could lead to cognitive problems in mid-life, suggested a study Wednesday that tracked more…
Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content

Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content

Twitter said Tuesday it will take new steps to stem "abusive behavior and hateful conduct" on the global messaging platform. The…
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