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Daytime napping appears to be associated with increased risk of hypertension

Review Links Daytime Napping With Hypertension

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In one observational study, nighttime napping in shift workers linked to reduced risk of hypertension
Variations in the APOE gene may start to show effects on brain structure and mental acuity as early as preschool

Effects of APOE Gene May Be Apparent in Childhood

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Findings may lead to earlier interventions, preventive measures for future brain injuries, dementia
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the University of Texas at Austin's consideration of race and ethnicity in college admissions has implications for medical schools

Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions

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AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
A drug used to treat leukemia

Nilotinib Shows Early Promise for Parkinson’s Disease

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Medication generally found safe, and study findings hint at a benefit
For physicians with faculty appointments at 24 U.S. public medical schools there are significant salary differences between men and women

Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians

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Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Children who suffer from epilepsy or febrile seizures may face a higher risk of also having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Epilepsy, Febrile Seizures in Childhood May Raise ADHD Risk

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Risk of ADHD more than three times higher than for those without a history of either condition
A burst of moderate exercise may improve motivation and energy in adults with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Burst of Moderate Exercise May Reduce Adult ADHD Symptoms

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Activity won't replace standard treatments but could be helpful add-on
A traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Traumatic Brain Injury Tied to Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

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No association between TBI with loss of consciousness and increased dementia risk
More U.S. children are getting diagnosed and treated for autism spectrum disorder in states that require commercial health insurers to cover these services

Rates of ASD Diagnosis Up With New Insurance Mandates

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Numbers still below prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States, researcher says
Electronic stimulation of the vagus nerve may help ease symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Ease RA Symptoms

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Treatment appears to work for patients who aren't responding to drugs