Water worries: studies suggest that aluminum may play a role in alzheimer's

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Several research studies have found a link between alzheimer's disease and excessive levels of aluminum in the brain. A recent Australian study indicates that aluminum in drinking water may accumulate in the brain. Ottawa is considering enacting limits on aluminum in drinking water.

Health aspects, Social policy, Environmental aspects, Aluminum, Aluminum (Metal), Drinking water, Ottawa, Ontario

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A new clue to breast cancer

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Breast cancer researchers in Toronto have published a study that posits a link between breast tissue density and cancer. Women whose breasts are composed of a high ratio of fibrous material to fat and glandular cells are said to be at higher risk of contracting breast cancer.

Cancer research, Risk factors, Breast cancer, Cancer

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An Alzheimer's clue: Canadians find a key to a cruel disease

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Researchers at the University of Toronto have been able to clone a flawed gene that causes the most common cases of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could result in methods for slowing down or stopping the disease and blood testing to detect the flawed gene.

Genetic disorders

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