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Researchers correct decline in organ function associated with old age
As people age, their cells become less efficient at getting rid of damaged protein — resulting in a buildup of toxic material that is especially pronounced in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease,...
New bacterial species found in human mouth
Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria in the mouth. The finding could help scientists to understand tooth decay and gum disease and may lead to better treatments. read more
Researchers block damage to fetal brain following maternal alcohol consumption
In a study on fetal alcohol syndrome, researchers were able to prevent the damage that alcohol causes to cells in a key area of the fetal brain by blocking acid...
Few U.S. mothers meet breastfeeding goal: study
More U.S. moms are trying to breastfeed, but most don't stick with for six months as recommended, according to a new study.
Schizophrenia risk gene found
A study has found a genetic marker that is strongly linked to the risk of schizophrenia - though environmental factors are still important.
Technological Crystal Ball Boosts AIDS Survival
A cure for the virus that causes AIDS may still be beyond our grasp, but researchers have developed a predictive software system for HIV that could help extend the lives...
Pre-cancerous Condition Linked To Chronic Acid Reflux Faces Several Hurdles
UK researchers address challenges in treating Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition found in some sufferers of chronic acid reflux disease, and call for better disease models and diagnostic markers.
Investigation Of Prion Folding On Cell Membranes
Abnormally folded proteins cause a number of illnesses such as the Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease, BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) and Alzheimer’s. It is still unknown why this misfolding occurs. The first stages...
Calif. lawmakers weigh chemical ban in baby items
(AP) -- Responding to growing consumer anxiety, California lawmakers are considering enacting what could be the first statewide restrictions on a chemical found in plastic baby bottles and infant...
Climate-Change Program to Aid Poor Nations Is Shut
The move, which officials say resulted from the shrinking of federal science budgets, is being denounced by many experts on environmental risk.
Psychiatrists Shift Away From Providing Psychotherapy
A declining number of office-based psychiatrists appear to be providing psychotherapy to their patients, according to a new report. Psychotherapy has been part of the practice of psychiatry for generations....
New Insight On HIV Transmission Risk Of Men Who Have Sex With Men
Approximately half of all new HIV infections in the United States result from the sexual risk behaviors of men who have sex with men. Now, a new study provides additional...
Female Guppies Risk Death To Avoid Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment from male guppies is so bad that long-suffering females will risk their lives to escape it, according to new research.
Pathogen That Causes Disease In Cattle Also Associated With Crohn's Disease
People with Crohn's disease are seven-fold more likely to have in their gut tissues the bacterium that causes a digestive-tract disease in cattle called Johne's disease. The role this bacterium...
Multi-tasking Maggots In Superbug Showdown
Scientists in the UK have discovered a new type of antibiotic in maggot secretions that can tackle up to 12 different strains of MRSA, as well as E. coli and...
Ricin's Deadly Action Revealed By Glowing Probes
A new chemical probe can rapidly detect ricin, a deadly poison with no known antidote that is feared to be a potential weapon for terrorists and cannot quickly be identified...
Freedom of Information Act shows postcode lottery in cancer care
Rarer Cancers Forum found hundreds of cases of patients denied drugs recommended by their doctors
What is Blood Doping?
Blood doping increases an athlete's red blood cell count and boosts performance.
Researchers to begin study aimed at helping Latino HIV patients
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center will soon begin researching how a lack of trust in formal medicine is contributing to disproportionately higher mortality rates in Latino HIV...
Global AIDS prevention gives short shrift to gays
(AP) -- Jorge Saavedra's moment of truth came in the middle of an impassioned speech to 5,000 people about the paltry amount of money being spent to stop the...
Warnings help Maori avoid diabetes
A study has found that targeted lifestyle messages used in New Zealand have had significant success in lowering the risk of Type 2 diabetes among Maori.
Why Gene Therapy Caused Leukemia In Some 'Boy In The Bubble Syndrome' Patients
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), sometimes called 'Boy in the bubble syndrome', is a genetic disorder in which the patient lacks most types of immune cell. Almost 10 years ago, two...
Untested drugs offer cancer hope for NHS patients
NHS gives go-ahead to experimental treatments for hundreds of patients who have failed to respond to conventional cures
The new cancer trial that offers hope to thousands
Across the country 800 terminally ill men and women have agreed to be human guinea pigs in a hunt for new cancer drugs
Legal bid to release list of Quebec heart patients with questionable valves rejected
The Quebec Health Insurance Board has been thwarted in its attempt to force a U.S. medical company to turn over its list of cardiac patients from the province.
Estrogen may ease schizophrenia symptoms
Schizophrenic women given an estrogen patch suffered fewer psychotic symptoms in a study. ...
Prescription drugs cheaper in Canada, but be wary of suppliers
I seem to recall reading on your website about a reliable Canadian site from which to get less-expensive and legitimate prescription drugs. I am in the Part D "doughnut hole,"...
Stretch loosens up spine and hips
Use this stretch to release your back and hips if you've been seated for a long period of time or after brisk walking, hiking or biking. You'll stand taller and...