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Gene in Preschoolers’ Brains May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk

Posted: July 18, 2016 at 5:21 pm   /   Education

(Photo: Peter Griffin, Creative Commons) Researchers have found that a gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease may begin to show its consequences on brain formation and mental acuity as early as preschool. HealthDay reports that the gene is apolipoprotein E (APOE), and scientists have known for many years that it was related to the risk of […]

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HS Grades, Not Tests, Predict Need for Developmental Ed

Posted: June 12, 2016 at 5:25 am   /   Education

(Photo: Kittleson) A report released by the Regional Education Laboratory at Education Northwest discusses developmental placement and college readiness at the University of Alaska and suggests that high school grades are a better predictor of readiness than are  standardized tests. The report, “Developmental education and college readiness at the University of Alaska,” takes a closer […]

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Are YOU at risk of heart disease? THESE scans could be used to PREDICT heart attacks

Posted: May 16, 2016 at 5:21 am   /   Health

MAGENTIC resonance imaging scans are the ‘safest and most effective way’ to identify high risk patients with cardiac chest pain and predict if they could have a heart attack. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Test can predict dementia with 84 per cent accuracy, scientists claim

Posted: January 21, 2016 at 5:29 am   /   LifeStyle

DEMENTIA can be predicted with a test that is 84 per cent accurate, British scientists claim. Daily Express :: Life & Style Feed

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Test can predict dementia with 84 per cent accuracy, scientists claim

Posted: January 21, 2016 at 5:29 am   /   Health

DEMENTIA can be predicted with a test that is 84 per cent accurate, British scientists claim. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Have scientists figured out how to predict when we will DIE?

Posted: December 15, 2015 at 5:25 pm   /   LifeStyle

EVER wondered whether you’ll make it to 100? Apparently, now you can find out. Daily Express :: Life & Style Feed

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Have scientists figured out how to predict when we will DIE?

Posted: December 15, 2015 at 5:24 pm   /   Health

EVER wondered whether you’ll make it to 100? Apparently, now you can find out. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Predict whether you’ll get arthritis with this TEST

Posted: December 11, 2015 at 5:28 pm   /   LifeStyle

SCIENTISTS have revealed a highly accurate test that detects the crippling condition SIXTEEN years before it takes hold Daily Express :: Life & Style Feed

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Predict whether you’ll get arthritis with this TEST

Posted: December 11, 2015 at 5:28 pm   /   Health

SCIENTISTS have revealed a highly accurate test that detects the crippling condition SIXTEEN years before it takes hold Daily Express :: Health Feed

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