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Scientists say eating dark chocolate could help to ward off Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease

but it needs to have such intensity that a tablet is being developed for those who cannot stomach the sharp taste.

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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is commonly classified as lasting longer than three months. It is continuous or returns regularly. Chronic pain may also begin as acute and then persist for long periods of time.

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Alzheimer's drug results wow conference

At week 26, patients taking aducanumab had a dose-dependent reduction in amyloid plaque in all six brain regions identified as of interest.

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The 2015 Flu Vaccine - what's new, who should get it and why

For certain members of the community, catching flu can lead to severe illness or death. It is these “high-risk” groups (listed below) that should actively avoid catching it. Getting the flu vaccine is a major step towards achieving protection from flu.

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Raising awareness of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a disorder of brain function that takes the form of recurring convulsive or non-convulsive seizures. Epilepsy is not just one condition; rather it is a diverse family of disorders comprising many seizure types.

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