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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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Why Men Should Be Eating Berries Daily

Posted on May 7, 2012 by kwc

Prevent Disease Eating strawberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries can significantly reduce risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in men, suggest researchers. In a study by British and U.S. experts, men who ate the fruits along with other foods rich in flavonoids … Continue reading →

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Parkinsons hits young people

Posted on May 3, 2012 by kwc

Laura Sparkes Today Tonight Before Parkinson’s disease struck down Hollywood star Michael J Fox when he was just 29, it was thought to be a disease of the elderly.

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Eating Flavonoids Protects Men Against Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on April 7, 2012 by kwc

Science Daily Men who eat flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, tea, apples and red wine significantly reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research by Harvard University and the University of East Anglia. Published April 4 in … Continue reading →

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Flawed Red Meat Study: You Are What Your Food Ate

Posted on March 23, 2012 by kwc

ANH “The Harvard “red meat” study was not only fatally flawed from the outset, it offered reckless (and scientifically unsound) advice.” Are beef eaters doomed to an early death? A recent Harvard study, accompanied by some unduly alarmist articles in … Continue reading →

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Hidden “Agent Orange” Chemical They Want to Sneak into Your Food

Posted on February 12, 2012 by kwc

Dr. Mercola Mercola Agent Orange, produced by both Monsanto and Dow Chemicals, was used to defoliate jungles during the Vietnam War. During that time, millions of gallons of the toxic chemical mixture were sprayed on trees and vegetation, and the … Continue reading →

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Genetic Parkinson’s disease brain cells made in lab

Posted on February 9, 2012 by kwc

Michelle Roberts BBC News Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson’s disease. The breakthrough means they can now see exactly how mutations in the parkin … Continue reading →

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Evergreen Neurologist Co-Authors New Study Linking Coffee, Genetics and Parkinson’s Disease Prevention

Posted on February 4, 2012 by kwc

Source: PR Newswire A recent study co-authored by Evergreen Healthcare neurologist Dr. Pinky Agarwal finds good news for coffee drinkers: consuming caffeinated coffee may significantly reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease in some men and women depending on their genetics, … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean diet ‘halves risk of Parkinson’s disease’

Posted on January 19, 2012 by kwc

Source: Daily Mail A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish can almost halve the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to new research. The study revealed healthy eating habits slashed the risk of the incurable brain disorder by up … Continue reading →

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South Korean scientists create glowing dog: report

Posted on July 30, 2011 by kwc

Source: Reuters South Korean scientists said on Wednesday they have created a glowing dog using a cloning technique that could help find cures for human diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Yonhap news agency reported. A research team from Seoul … Continue reading →

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