Question 1

what's one cause of memory impairment related to growing older?

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Memory impairment: May be Alzheimers' Lewy body, or B12 deficiency ( check B12), thyroid, alcohol use with  thiamine deficiency.f/u wiht doctor/ neurologist

Question 2

have researchers discovered some neurological diseases which cause hearing loss?

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Plenty: You should visit an otologist for a complete evaluation (ent doctor specializing in ear problems.).

Question 3

a friend 78 years old, shuffles when she walks, stoops, falls for no apparent reason, does not see well after cataract surgery this has all started with in one year.  has short term memory loss
is it parkinson's?

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Your : Your friend would need a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of her symptoms.   Symptoms of parkinsonâ€™s disease; which usually occurs in older people; can include problems with balance which could cause a person to fall over and difficulty walking which can result in a shuffling gait. Having a stooped posture is common.   Emotional / cognitive symptoms can include memory loss, depression, hallucinations and dementia. Parkinsonism is broader in scope and includes any condition that has the same type of movement abnormalities that are seen in parkinson's disease.  Causes for parkinsonism can include parkinsonâ€™ disease, certain medications, head injuries and certain types of dementia.  Hopefully your friend has a good doctor who can determine what her diagnosis is.

Question 4

have researchers found that your eyes take in more information when you are under stress?

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Not necessarily: Being under stress may also act as a distraction.

Question 5

have researchers discovered some reported cases of children who have not received vaccinations developing autism?

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No link connecting: Not only are there cases of children developing autism who have not received vaccines, there is no shred of evidence to support vaccines as causing autism.  The article that purported to show this has been retracted.  Millions of dollars have been spent looking for this link and not a single link has been found.  Don't listen to jenny mccarthy, follow the science.

Question 6

have researchers found that you lose weight if you are running in hot weather wearing a sweatshirt?

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No: What you lose is water, and may become seriously dehydrated and even collapse or seize. Please don't.

Question 7

have researchers found that you can get stomach ulcers from chewing gum?

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Not likely: Chewing gum usually stimulates saliva secretion which actually will neutralize acid.

Question 8

have researchers discovered some side effects of getting a breast enlargement?

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Many but +outweigh-: There are many potential negatives but the positives outweigh the negatives and include: infection, hematoma, wound breakdown, asymmetry, implant exposure/extrusion/rupture overcorrection/undercorrection, contour irregularity, capsular contracture, distortion with muscular contraction, interference with oncologic evaluation of the breast, interference with nipple sensation, nursing or aging, etc.

Question 9

have researchers discovered some over-the-counter shampoos for ringworm of the scalp?

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Yes: You can try Nizoral (ketoconazole) 1% shampoo, though it is often not enough if you have a fungal infection involving the scalp. These infections are often in the follicles and require an oral medication to eliminate the infection.

Question 10

how to know if researchers are working on a vaccine/cure for herpes simplex viruses?

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At this time: At this time, there is no vaccine or cure for herpes, although researches are continuing their efforts.

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