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The Alzheimer's test

Sorting when early memory loss signals big threat

Health

A new study from the Mayo Clinic indicates that men may be more vulnerable to a pre-Alzheimer's condition known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). But some researchers are skeptical that MCI  is a precursor to the disease.

As schools across the country convened for the year, a New York Times story surveyed the recent research into how we learn and retain new information. The findings could change how teachers reach students effectively.

Newsmaker: New research on Alzheimer's disease

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