Neurology
Alzheimer’s Patients Face Flurry of Fees While Waiting for Specialized Care
The costs for reminders to eat, shower or take medication can be staggering
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Policy
5 Health and Medicine Issues to Watch for at the Democratic Convention
Clinton has promoted medical research and policy since the 1990s
Neurology
Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk a Decade Later
How a brief intervention could have such long-lasting results remains unclear
Public Health
Second Case of Zika in Florida May Have Come from Local Mosquitoes
Both investigations are underway with no official time line for answers
Cognition
Toddlers Learn Words Poorly in Noisy Environments
Lab experiments have borne out a long-suspected theory
Public Health
5 Health Controversies to Watch at the GOP Convention
Stronger antiabortion policies, attacks on Clinton's drug price–control plan, and a sign Trump knows Zika is a problem are among the issues
Public Health
Norovirus Outbreak Reported among GOP Convention Staffers
Highly contagious virus triggers explosive vomiting and diarrhea; most people recover quickly
Medicine
Gonorrhea May Soon Be Resistant to all Antibiotics
The CDC says the sexually transmitted bacterial disease could become untreatable
Medicine
FDA Lets Cancer Trial Resume after 3 Patient Deaths
Standard chemo blamed, experimental immune therapy cleared
Public Health
Hospitals Gird for Presidential Nominating Conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia
Medical centers are delaying elective surgeries, stockpiling supplies and deferring vacations ahead of the party meetings
