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Type 2 diabetes may age the brain

Daily health headlines: Study suggests link between Type 2 diabetes and brain degeneration, higher doses of antidepressants may raise risk of suicide, and more top stories. Source

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History is our teacher

Simon Bates ask whether the West’s resolve to take measures against Russian aggression in Ukraine will go any further than sanctions. Source

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Will NBA cut ties with Clippers owner Donald Sterling?

A growing number of sponsors are cutting ties with the Los Angeles Clippers because of racially charged comments attributed to the basketball team’s owner, Donald Sterling. Several current and former players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, say Sterling is not fit to own a team. Carter Evans reports. Source

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Sterling under fire

Time Magazine Senior Writer Sean Gregory discusses the fallout over racism allegations against LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Source

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Paul Simon, Edie Brickell make nice at court hearing

Paul Simon and wife Edie Brickell found themselves in front of a New Canann, Conn., courtroom on Monday after police responded to their home on Sat. night. Police said they were obligated to make an arrest because the incident could be considered domestic violence. Both Simon and Brickell stressed that an order of protection did not need to be issued. Source

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Can medical marijuana treat brain diseases?

A study from the Academy of Neurology indicates marijuana pills or spray could help some Multiple Sclerosis patients. But the findings suggest the drug is not effective in treating Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy seizures. Now that marijuana is legal in many places, researchers hope it will be easier to conduct more studies. Teri Okita reports. Source

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