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Seals Conserve Oxygen by Turning Off Shivering in Icy Dives

The researchers presented the study at The American Physiological Society's conference “Comparative Physiology 2006: Integrating Diversity,” in Virginia Beach,…

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Addressing Alcohol Abuse in Botswana’s HIV Prevention Efforts

The results argue for the need to deal with alcohol abuse within HIV prevention programs in African countries. Strategies to do this could include education…

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Omega-3 fatty acids may slow down early Alzheimer’s in some cases

However, the positive affect of Omega-3 do not appear in cases with more advanced Alzheimer’s. This is the first clinical trial ever made in the field and the…

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Cola Consumption Linked to Osteoporosis Risk in Older Women

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 55 percent of Americans, mostly women, are at risk of developing osteoporosis, a disease of…

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New Insights Into Ductal Carcinoma in Situ From UC Davis Research

New UC Davis research supports the recent hypothesis that both ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive breast cancer develop from the same breast cancer…

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High Blood Pressure In Kids Linked To Sleep Breathing Issues

Children with high blood pressure may be at risk for sleep breathing disorders, according to a small study reported at the American Heart Association's 60th…

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Lip Augmentation: Choosing Safe Fillers for Youthful Lips

Lip augmentation is not just for women who want larger, sexier lips. As people age, their lips lose fullness which makes them appear older. While injectable…

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LIAI’s Breakthrough in Chronic Virus Infection Treatment

A major finding that could lead to a new approach for treating hepatitis C and other chronic virus infections was announced today by researchers at the La…

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Walnuts: Your Heart’s Ally Against High-Fat Meal Damage

If you've been going a little nuts trying to eat a healthier diet, you just might be on the right track.New research shows that consuming a handful of raw…

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New Drug Reduces Postpartum Hemorrhage in Low-Resource Areas

Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding experienced by the mother after giving birth. The condition can result from failure of the uterus to contract after…

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Human Brain Region Mimics Digital Computer Functions

The finding could help researchers better understand the functioning of human intelligence. In a review of biological computer models of the brain appearing in…

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Secondhand Smoke in Cars: Risks for Children’s Health

Secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) can have harmful effects on children. Some of the adverse health outcomes include a greater likelihood of ear infections, lower…

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Understanding Oral Lesions Linked to Disease in Children

Additionally, approximately 500,000 children in that same age group died from disease-related cases in that year alone. In the United States, 90 percent of…

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Methamphetamine: Use, as well as “meth mouth,” on the rise

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 12 million Americans age 12 and older reported they had tried methamphetamine at least once…

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Innovative Solutions for Babies with Pulmonary Hypertension

“When these kids are born, you have a short amount of time to intervene or you get brain damage,” says Dr. Black, cell and molecular physiologist at the…

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Cost of Depression in Europe: €118 Billion Impact Explained

The new figures, which can be translated into 250 euro per inhabitant per year, or 1 per cent of Europe's aggregate national income, are presented by Patrik…

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