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Aetna CEO addresses antitrust concerns over Humana deal

Aetna Inc’s chief executive said Monday he was confident an antitrust review of the health insurer’s proposed purchase of smaller rival Humana Inc would allow the deal to close in the second half of 2016, seeking to allay investor concerns. Mark Bertolini said Aetna had already prepared for possible divestitures to address overlaps with Humana’s business in the largest-ever U.S. health insurance deal. The two sides announced the $37 billion

Molecule clue to memory decline: study

A molecule that accumulates in the blood with age may be linked to cognitive decline, said scientists Monday who mooted hopes of a memory-restoring treatment. The protein, dubbed B2M, is found in higher concentrations in the blood and cerebral spinal fluid of ageing humans, they said. “We are very excited about the findings because it indicates that there are two ways to potentially reverse age-related cognitive impairments,” study co-author Saul

5 Easy Steps To Kick Your Caffeine Habit

By Jennifer Still for Thrive MarketThere’s nothing wrong with starting your day with a hot cup of coffee. But, if you absolutely can’t get out of bed without some java, chances are you’ve got a caffeine addiction on your hands.While harboring a love for a beverage-based buzz might seem harmless, it gets a bit scary when you consider that, if…