Brain Exercises: May Slow Cognitive Decline But Speed Up Dementia Later

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[02/09/2010] New research shows that mentally stimulating activities such as crossword puzzles, reading and listening to the radio may, at first, slow the decline of thinking skills but speed up dementia later in old age.  Brain Exercises: May Slow Cognitive Decline But Speed Up Dementia Later - read more

New Infrared Light: New Frontier in Fighting Cancer

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[02/09/2010] A "game-changing" technique using near infrared light enables scientists to look deeper into the guts of cells, potentially opening up a new frontier in the fights against cancer and many other diseases. New Infrared Light: New Frontier in Fighting Cancer - read more

E-Coli: Fusion Strategy to Improve Vaccines

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[01/09/2010] South Dakota State University research is exploring a “fusion strategy” for making improved vaccines to protect pigs and humans against some strains of E. coli. E-Coli: Fusion Strategy to Improve Vaccines - read more

Brain Scans: Weather Affects Multiple Sclerosis Activity

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[01/09/2010] A study conducted by Scientists at the Brigham and Women's Hospital shows that the severity of multiple sclerosis may change with the change of seasons. Brain Scans: Weather Affects Multiple Sclerosis Activity - read more

Older Adults: Experience Destination Amnesia

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[31/08/2010] I'm sure I told you that already! – Older adults are more likely to have destination memory failures – forgetting who they've shared or not shared information with, according to a new study led by Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute.  Older Adults: Experience Destination Amnesia - read more

Best for Heart Health: Resistance and Endurance Training

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[31/08/2010] A study of triathletes reveals that the heart adapts to triathlon training by working more efficiently.  Best for Heart Health: Resistance and Endurance Training - read more

Diabetics: Antibiotic May Reduce Stroke Risk And Injury

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[30/08/2010] A daily dose of an old antibiotic may help diabetics avoid a stroke or at least minimise its damage, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. Diabetics: Antibiotic May Reduce Stroke Risk And Injury - read more

Patients: New Genomic Marker for Tuberculosis

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[30/08/2010] It may soon be possible to identify patients who will develop tuberculosis, as scientists have identified changes in the blood specific to the disease. These findings are from an international study conducted by researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital using blood profiling techniques to understand infections.  Patients: New Genomic Marker for Tuberculosis - read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Not Breastfeeding Increases Risk

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[27/08/2010] Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, report University of Pittsburgh researchers. Type 2 Diabetes: Not Breastfeeding Increases Risk - read more

Mumps: Vaccine Coverage Should Be Improved

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[27/08/2010] Although immunity to mumps is high in the United States, mumps vaccine coverage must be maintained and improved to prevent future outbreaks. Mumps: Vaccine Coverage Should Be Improved - read more