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How AA Meetings May Reduce Depression Symptoms Effectively

“Our study is one of the first to examine the mechanisms underlying behavioral change with AA and to find that AA attendance alleviates depression symptoms,”…

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Preventing Schizophrenia: Insights Into Early Intervention

The onset of schizophrenia is not easy to predict. Although it is associated with as many as 14 genes in the human genome, the prior presence of schizophrenia…

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Music in Speech=Empathy in Heart?

But actually, being able to change intonation in speech – as in upspeak – may be a sign of superior empathy?A new study in the journal PLoS ONE finds that…

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Even mild kidney disease harms a child's quality of life

The findings, reported in the February issue of Pediatrics, suggest that earlier attention to quality-of-life issues in children with chronic kidney disease is…

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New Insights for Aneurysm Treatment from UBC-Providence Research

An aortic aneurysm is a bulging of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body. If the aneurysm ruptures, it causes rapid blood loss and a high risk of…

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Hygienic Laboratory first to confirm salmonella in nationwide outbreak

Testing conducted by the Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa confirmed on Monday, Jan. 25, that this strain of salmonella is linked to the outbreak…

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MSU researcher advocates new way to treat autism

For years, the behavioral and developmental camps have argued over which theory is more effective in teaching communication and other skills to preschool-aged…

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Potential new target for drugs to treat iron deficiency and overload discovered

Medical College of Georgia researchers noted in the online edition of Blood that the protein neogenin, a receptor that aids in neural development, is also part…

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Mayo Clinic and IBM Advance Early Detection of Brain Aneurysms

The new method uses analytics technology developed by the Mayo and IBM collaboration, Medical Imaging Informatics Innovation Center and has proven a 95 percent…

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Pomegranate Extract Boosts Uterine Contractions: Health Insights

Pomegranate juice is thought to have a number of health benefits, from lowering cholesterol and blood pressure to protecting against some cancers, but until…

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New Hope for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is defined by emphysema and/or chronic bronchitis. It destroys the normal architecture of the lung and inhibits…

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New Blood Protein Shows Promise in Alleviating Anemia

A new study shows that a protein found in blood alleviates anemia, a condition in which the body's tissues don't get enough oxygen from the blood. In this…

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AAN Guideline Evaluates Treatments for Kids with Cerebral Palsy

“Spasticity in children with cerebral palsy is best treated by a multidisciplinary medical and surgical team,” said lead guideline author Mauricio R. Delgado,…

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Research Supports Sustained Exercise as Key to Heart Health

After indulging in an assortment of goodies from Thanksgiving through the end of December, millions of Americans set New Year’s resolutions built on promises…

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Emerging Brain-Protecting Drugs: 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone Insights

7,8-dihydroxyflavone is a member of the flavonoid family of chemicals, which are abundant in fruits and vegetables. The compound's selective effects suggest…

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New Measurement Technique Enhances Early Cancer Detection

A new technique to catch cancer early has taken an important step forward thanks to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). NPL's 'phantoms' will ensure an…

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