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Researchers discover molecule in immune system that could help treat dangerous skin cancer

Posted on July 9, 2012 by kwc

Marjorie Montemayor-Quellenberg EurekAlert BOSTON, MA—Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have made a groundbreaking discovery that will shape the future of melanoma therapy. The team, led by Thomas S. Kupper, MD, chair of the BWH Department of Dermatology, and … Continue reading →

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Warning: Cell Phones May Trigger ADHD and Other Behavior Problems

Posted on July 4, 2012 by kwc

Dr. Mercola mercola.com If you’re pregnant, there is compelling evidence that you should use extreme caution when using a cell phone, and at least take care to keep it as far away from your developing baby as possible. The latest … Continue reading →

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Cell Phone Dangers | Dr. Devra Davis @ National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Posted on June 17, 2012 by kwc

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MIT creates glucose fuel cell to power implanted brain-computer interfaces

Posted on June 16, 2012 by kwc

Sabastian Anthony Extreme Tech Neuroengineers at MIT have created a implantable fuel cell that generates electricity from the glucose present in the cerebrospinal fluid that flows around your brain and spinal cord. In theory, this fuel cell could eventually drive … Continue reading →

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Evaluation of the anticancer potential of six herbs against a hepatoma cell line

Posted on June 12, 2012 by kwc

Weerapreeyakul et al. Chinese Medicine Journal Abstract (provisional) Background Six herbs in the Plant Genetics Conservation Project that have been used as complementary medicines were chosen on the basis of their medicinal value, namely Terminalia mucronata, Diospyros winitii, Bridelia insulana, … Continue reading →

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Six “Grow Younger” Nutrients I Take Every Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by kwc

Dr.Mercola mercola.com Nutritionists have long been interested in the dynamics of telomere length in the body, and how telomeres figure in to human health and life expectancy. Telomeres were first discovered in 1973 by Alexey Olovnikov. He found that the … Continue reading →

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Range of brain diseases could be treated by single drug

Posted on May 8, 2012 by kwc

James Gallagher BBC News The tantalising prospect of treating a range of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, all with the same drug, has been raised by UK researchers. In a study, published in Nature, they prevented brain cells … Continue reading →

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Researchers gain better understanding of mechanism behind tau spreading in the brain

Posted on May 2, 2012 by kwc

Mount Sinai Press Office EurekAlert And the progression of Alzheimer’s disease Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have gained insight into the mechanism by which a pathological brain protein called tau contributes to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) … Continue reading →

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Potent protein heals wounds, boosts immunity and protects from cancer

Posted on May 1, 2012 by kwc

Dr. Hans Vogel EurekAlert Special issue on disease fighting properties of lactoferrin Ottawa, Ontario (April 30, 2012)–Lactoferrin is an important iron-binding protein with many health benefits. The major form of this powerful protein, is secreted into human biofluids (e.g. milk, … Continue reading →

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Avocado Oil: The ‘Olive Oil Of The Americas’?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by kwc

PR Newswire Mexican researchers find the fruit bolsters cells’ power centers against harmful free radicals. Atmospheric oxygen facilitated the evolution and complexity of terrestrial organisms, including human beings, because it allowed nutrients to be used more efficiently by those organisms, … Continue reading →