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Performance in School Linked to Risk of Developing Dementia

Study demonstrates that the correlation between school grades, one's level of formal education and career complexity makes a big difference in the risk for developing dementia
Posted on August 10, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

At this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), a press release was given about the results of a study done on “the role of childhood school performance, education and the complexity of a person’s job on the risk of dementia.” … Continue reading →

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‘Exploding’ Cells? Swedish Scientists Discover Potential Cancer Treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme

The Karolinska Institute in Stockholm reverses cancerous cell growth with Vacquinol-1.
Posted on March 24, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Swedish scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm have been conducting explosive cancer treatment with a new substance called Vacquinol-1. The research team published their findings in Cell last Thursday, which focused specifically on combatting one of the most common … Continue reading →

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