Changes To Embryonic Stem Cells Caused By Down Syndrome Revealed
Scientists investigating the mechanisms of Down syndrome have revealed the earliest developmental changes in embryonic stem cells caused by an extra copy of human chromosome 21 -- the aberrant inheritance of which results in the condition.... (Source: ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News)...
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Many reluctant to evacuate without pets
DENVER, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Forty-seven percent of U.S. adults say they would refuse disaster rescue if it meant leaving without a family pet, American Humane Association officials say.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/08/2008 at 01:14 AM --
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Colon cancer patients not getting follow-up care
NEW YORK (AP) -- Many colon cancer patients aren't getting the screenings recommended after surgery to make sure the disease hasn't returned, new research shows.... (Source: AP Top Health News)... (Source: )...
POSTED 09/08/2008 at 12:39 AM --
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Weekly type 2 diabetes treatment examined
TORONTO, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- A Toronto researcher reports that a new once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes could replace the more common twice-daily injection.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/08/2008 at 12:37 AM --
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Palin candidacy puts spotlight on special needs
Families with children who have Down syndrome are hoping Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin can raise awareness ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)... (Source: )...
POSTED 09/08/2008 at 12:32 AM --
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Many reluctant to evacuate without pets
DENVER, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Forty-seven percent of U.S. adults say they would refuse disaster rescue if it meant leaving without a family pet, American Humane Association officials say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)... (Source: )...
POSTED 09/08/2008 at 12:14 AM --
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Veterans' mental care condemned
Britain is facing a "timebomb" of mental health problems among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, former SAS soldier says.... (Source: BBC News)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 09:27 PM --
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Sweaty people 'less asthma prone'
The ability to sweat may cut the risk of developing exercise-related asthma, say scientists.... (Source: BBC News)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 07:44 PM --
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Venomous clues in lung bug battle
Bacterial colonies in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients use chemicals found in snake venom to attack them, research shows.... (Source: BBC News)...
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NHS 'spending lottery persists'
There are entrenched differences in the amount local health bodies spend on major diseases, a think-tank warns.... (Source: BBC News)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 07:42 PM --
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STIs 'rife in young Scots'
A total of 281 children under the age of 16 contracted a sexually transmitted infection last year, new figures reveal.... (Source: BBC News)...
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Shining a light on bowel cancer
Queen's researchers develop a new method of diagnosing bowel cancer using 'light'.... (Source: BBC News)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 09:05 AM --
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Study: Severe Liver Damage on Rise in Teens
In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants.... (Source: FOXNews.com Live Bookmark)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 06:25 AM --
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Study: Snoring dangerous for women
UPPSALA, Sweden, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A Swedish study of women who snored has found that snoring is a health risk that appears to be associated with high blood pressure and diabetes.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 12:51 AM --
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Home warning system for cardiac patients
RIGA, Latvia, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- An inexpensive, real-time heart activity monitor may soon be available for patients to monitor their own condition, researchers in Latvia said.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 12:50 AM --
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African-American COPD links to lung cancer
HOUSTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say African-Americans with a prior history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had a six-fold increased risk of lung cancer.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 12:38 AM --
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Safety seats reduce serious injury risk
CHICAGO, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Lap-and-shoulder seat belts perform as well as child safety seats in preventing serious injury, U.S. researchers said.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/07/2008 at 12:36 AM --
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Young 'ignorant on mental health'
Almost half of all teenagers cannot name a single mental health condition, according to a poll of schoolchildren.... (Source: BBC News)...
POSTED 09/06/2008 at 08:26 PM --
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Vein tubes 'fitted needlessly'
A third of patients have unnecessary tubes inserted into veins when they are in hospital, pharmacists have warned.... (Source: BBC News)...
POSTED 09/06/2008 at 08:07 PM --
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West Nile virus claims 3rd Californian
SAN BERNADINO, Calif., Sept. 6 (UPI) -- The third person to die of West Nile disease in California this year had from pre-existing conditions that may have hastened his death, officials said.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/06/2008 at 02:17 PM --
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When Eating Healthy Goes Too Far
People overly concerned with health food are falling victim to eating disorder. ... (Source: ABC News)...
POSTED 09/06/2008 at 11:29 AM --
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Failed anxiety drug may fight cancer
HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- An unsuccessful anxiety drug may open a novel gateway for the treatment of cancer, Scandinavian researchers suggest.... (Source: UPI.com)...
POSTED 09/06/2008 at 01:48 AM --
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Persons of the Week: Cancer Survivors
With new advances in treatment, incurable cancer is no longer a death sentence. ... (Source: ABC News)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 07:49 PM --
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FDA Lists Potentially Problematic Drugs
The agency posts the first online list of drugs with potential safety problems. ... (Source: ABC News)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 07:08 PM --
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Army: Soldier Suicide Rate on Pace to Set Record
Soldier suicides this year could surpass the record rate of last year, Army officials said Thursday, urging military leaders at all levels to redouble prevention efforts for a force strained by two wars.... (Source: FOXNews.com Live Bookmark)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 01:30 PM --
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Woman, 59, Preparing to Give Birth to Triplets
Giving birth to triplets is nothing new but when the mother-to-be is nearly 60 the circumstances are much different.... (Source: FOXNews.com Live Bookmark)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 01:12 PM --
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At 110, Nebraska Woman Still Going Strong
At 110, Abeline "Abby" Wrage Spiehs hasn't lost her strong will and winning attitude.... (Source: FOXNews.com Live Bookmark)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 12:40 PM --
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Nigerian Officials Arranging 'HIV Marriages'
In an effort to stop the spread of HIV, Nigerian officials are pairing up HIV-positive couples for marriage.... (Source: FOXNews.com Live Bookmark)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 09:59 AM --
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New Clues Discovered to Treat Deadliest Cancers
Scientists have mapped the cascade of genetic changes that turn normal cells in the brain and pancreas into two of the most lethal cancers. The result points to a new approach for fighting tumors and maybe even catching them sooner.... (Source: FOXNews.com Live Bookmark)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 08:30 AM --
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10 Germy Surfaces You Touch Every Day
To stay safe from germs, what places need a good cleaning the most? ... (Source: ABC News)...
POSTED 09/05/2008 at 06:11 AM --
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