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New Insights Into Limb Control From Locust Study

Dr Tom Matheson, a Reader in Neurobiology, and Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, a Professor of Bioengineering, have joined their areas of expertise together to…

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Children’s Dental Fear Linked to Psychosocial Issues, Study Finds

It is also more common that they have had counselling contact with a psychologist. These are the conclusions of research carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy…

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Marijuana ineffective as an Alzheimer's treatment: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research

The findings, published in the current issue of the journal Current Alzheimer Research, could lower expectations about the benefits of medical marijuana in…

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Soft Drinks Linked to Higher Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Although relatively rare, pancreatic cancer remains one of the most deadly, and only 5 percent of people who are diagnosed are alive five years later.Mark…

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Inhibiting Gut Serotonin May Cure Osteoporosis in Mice

An investigational drug that inhibits serotonin synthesis in the gut, administered orally once daily, effectively cured osteoporosis in mice and rats reports…

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Smokers More Likely to Support HPV Vaccination for Daughters

According to survey results on correlates of HPV vaccine use, whether parents would choose to vaccinate their daughters was not associated with one's…

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Nearly Half of Americans Think H1N1 Flu Outbreak Is Over

The latest poll from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that almost half of Americans believe the H1N1 flu outbreak is over (44%),…

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Caregiver Relationships Vital for HIV-Infected Children’s Well-Being

Based on their findings, the researchers highlight the importance of comprehensive but focused intervention efforts to improve these relationships by changing…

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Panel Urges Action to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates

Despite evidence and guidelines supporting the value of screening for this disease, rates of screening for colorectal cancer are consistently lower than those…

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Acupuncture’s Role in Alleviating Pregnancy Depression

“Depression during pregnancy is an issue of concern because it has negative effects on both the mother and the baby as well as the rest of the family,” said…

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Yale’s Congo Red Dot Test Predicts Preeclampsia Effectively

Dubbed the “Congo Red Dot Test” by the research team, the test accurately predicted preeclampsia in a study of 347 pregnant women, allowing health care…

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Flu vaccination rate at BJC HealthCare rises dramatically due to mandatory policy

The study’s lead author, infectious disease specialist Hilary Babcock, M.D., says the success of the mandatory program demonstrates it is possible to implement…

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Mother's exposure to bisphenol A may increase children's chances of asthma

For years, scientists have warned of the possible negative health effects of bisphenol A, a chemical used to make everything from plastic water bottles and…

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New Malaria Vaccine Promises Safety for Children

A new vaccine to prevent the deadly malaria infection has shown promise to protect the most vulnerable patients — young children — against the disease,…

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Gladstone Scientists Uncover Target to Mitigate Obesity Risks

To this end, a research team at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, led by Suneil Koliwad, MD, PhD, recently added new details that link obesity…

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Parkinson's disease research uncovers social barrier

People with Parkinson's disease suffer social difficulties simply because of the way they talk, a McGill University researcher has discovered. Marc Pell, at…

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