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New hope and new worries (Las Vegas CityLife)
Thu Nov 19 00:52:46 PST 2009
Researchers in Reno say they've discovered a virus that may cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a discovery that may have implications for people who need blood transfusions. But officials are urging caution while more research is done.
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Boosting neurotransmitter could reverse Down Syndrome (Manila Bulletin)
Wed Nov 18 23:27:53 PST 2009
WASHINGTON, November 18, 2009 (AFP) - Boosting a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine in sufferers of Down Syndrome could help reverse the condition, which is the most common cause of mental retardation in children, a study showed Wednesday.
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Foods rich in antioxidant substances could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease (News-Medical-Net)
Mon Nov 23 03:54:43 PST 2009
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) researchers have confirmed that a diet rich in polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids, patented as an LMN diet, helps boost the production of the brain's stem cells -neurogenesis- and strengthens their differentiation in different types of neuron cells.
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Nutrition Notes: Are You Having an Energy Crisis? (Kansas City InfoZine)
Mon Nov 23 05:35:51 PST 2009
By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - As people everywhere complain of needing more energy, the number of Americans consuming energy drinks nearly doubled from 17.4 million in 2003 to 34.5 million in 2008. For people who frequently feel their energy flagging, other strategies probably offer a better...
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New drug, L-DOPS, could treat Down’s syndrome learning difficulties (Times Online)
Wed Nov 18 14:13:26 PST 2009
Learning difficulties in children with Down’s syndrome could be treated with a drug that improves the brain’s ability to form short-term memories, according to scientists.
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Tuesday Checkup: In Search of a Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (WCPN Cleveland)
Tue Nov 10 03:36:54 PST 2009
Most people have probably never heard of the virus XMRV, but it's been a hot topic in the healthcare community since last month. That's when scientists at the Cleveland Clinic were among a group of researchers that discovered a possible link between that virus at chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Health happenings (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sat Nov 21 10:29:41 PST 2009
Looking for a certain support group or workshop? Check out our local roundup of everything from health screenings to child car-seats.
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Regional News blogs (Lake Geneva Regional News)
Sat Nov 21 16:37:40 PST 2009
Local News Blog Click on this to find out what people think about local issues that affect you.
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Boss' lewd comments make worker uneasy (The Standard-Times)
Fri Nov 20 21:07:18 PST 2009
Dear Annie: I am a happily married straight male and am having a problem with a co-worker. "Gil" is a self-proclaimed bisexual. Even though he is fully aware of my orientation, he constantly makes lewd comments to me. He also invites me to his home for...
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MEDomics LLC Announces Private Placement Offering (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Fri Nov 20 07:13:00 PST 2009
New MitoDx™ Test for Mitochondrial Diseases is the First to Tap Multi-Billion Dollar Potential Market.
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