Brain scan may aid early Alzheimer detection
A UCLA led study shows people with the APOE E4 Alzheimer's gene use more brain energy during memory tasks, suggesting an MRI based mental stress test may flag early risk. Researchers scanned 30 adults 47 to 82 recalling words, finding stronger signals in temporal and frontal regions correlating with later memory decline.
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Alzheimer's Research Office
National Institutes of Health
University of California At Los Angeles
New England Journal of Medicine
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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Chicago endorses Ten Commandments book covers in schools
Chicago Public Schools officials endorse religious groups distributing Ten Commandment book covers to students who request them, provided distributions occur off school property and without pressure. Deputy chief Wilfredo DeJesus announced the policy, citing safety concerns amid youth violence, drawing criticism over church state separation.
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Chicago Public Schools
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Vallas
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Assembly of God
McCain faces second melanoma diagnosis during campaign
Former presidential contender John McCain, aged 63, has been diagnosed with a second melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. A routine exam found two spots on his left temple and left arm, confirmed as melanoma. He plans a Friday news conference and surgery is expected, with doctors monitoring spread and treatment options.
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American Cancer Society
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Monterey
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Ariz
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Wall Collapse Kills Two at Maryland Construction Site
A 25 foot high cinder block wall collapsed at a suburban Baltimore area building site injuring three and killing two workers. Braces had been removed to pour a concrete floor. a 100 foot wall section fell as the crew worked. Rescuers freed workers amid dust and rubble. one man sheltered under a pouring truck.
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McVeigh Seeks New Trial Over Defense Conduct
Timothy McVeigh returns to Denver court seeking a new trial alleging ineffective counsel. He claims former attorney Stephen Jones leaked inflammatory material and pushed a controversial foreign terrorism theory to hype his book, while Jones denies the accusations.
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