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Discovery: Blocking the Abnormal Movement of a Protein Also Blocks the disease process

Discovery: Blocking the Abnormal Movement of a Protein Also Blocks the disease process

Posted by on April 21, 2011 · 1 Comment

In a latest research at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Dr. Panday’s lab has found in fruit flies that blocking the abnormal movement of a protein made by a mutated gene called FUS also blocks the disease process. The research is available online in the Advanced Access section of the journal Human Molecular Genetics website, posted on April 12, 2011. It will be published in an upcoming [...]
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How Water Changes Everything (Video)

How Water Changes Everything (Video)

Posted by on April 20, 2011 · 1 Comment

Almost a billion people live without clean drinking water. We call this the water crisis. It’s a crisis because it only starts with water — but water affects everything in life. We can end the water crisis in our lifetime. But first we have to let everyone know it’s happening. Learn how water changes everything — and share this with everyone you know. Here is a great video [...]
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Study: Smokers Falsely Believe Some Cigarette Brands Are Less Harmful Than Others

Study: Smokers Falsely Believe Some Cigarette Brands Are Less Harmful Than Others

Posted by on April 13, 2011 · 0 Comment

All cigarette brands present the same level of risk to smokers regardless of what their name says. But a new study published in the journal Addictionhas found that most smokers believe that cigarettes named ‘light’, ‘mild’, etc. are not as harmful as regular cigarettes. The study polled over 8000 smokers from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the USA. Approximately one-fifth of those [...]
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10 Most Unhealthy Drinks In America

10 Most Unhealthy Drinks In America

Posted by on April 5, 2011 · 4 Comments

We all know how popular any kind of drinks are. Especially in America where everyone just has to have a drink in their hand. Here are some astonishing drinks, which you thought were really healthy and tasty. They contain as much sugar as Coke or Pepsi. Jamba Juice peanut Butter Mood Power Smoothie: This smoothie changes the whole concept and idea of a fresh and healthy smoothie. With a shocking amount [...]
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The Environmental and Health Care Fortes and Flaws of the United States

The Environmental and Health Care Fortes and Flaws of the United States

Posted by on April 4, 2011 · 1 Comment

You might have already caught a glimpse of the awesome infographics that titled the “United States of Awesome” and the “United States of Shame.” Here’s another cool infographic about American states and their fortes and flaws when it comes to issues regarding health care and the environment. Check out the fortes and flaws neatly sorted into two separate maps below. [Via - Mother Nature [...]
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Top 10 Health Apps for iPhone To Keep You in Shape

Top 10 Health Apps for iPhone To Keep You in Shape

Posted by on April 4, 2011 · 1 Comment

Who wondered about the day when we’ll be rushing towards our smartphones in a bid to stay fit instead of the gym? Well, surely no one does now since with all the latest smartphone apps available which help their users keep themselves in shape. Today we’ll take a look at tengreat iOS apps for all iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad users which all focus one thing mainly, and that is, health and fitness. So, [...]
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Study: Avoiding Diabetes May reduce Cancer Risk

Study: Avoiding Diabetes May reduce Cancer Risk

Posted by on April 4, 2011 · 1 Comment

The NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study has revealed a relationship between diabetes and cancer. The study suggests that diabetes presents lower risk of prostate cancer in men but raises the risk of other cancers in both men and women. Previous epidemiologic studies have shown an association between diabetes and an increased risk for cancers including colorectal, liver and pancreas, according to Gabriel [...]
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Statistics Support that Children Suffer A Large Number of Injuries from All Terrain Vehicles

Statistics Support that Children Suffer A Large Number of Injuries from All Terrain Vehicles

Posted by on April 4, 2011 · 2 Comments

Through a statistical analysis, it is found that children suffer a startling percentage of injuries from ATVs (all-terrain vehicles). All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were introduced in this country in the 1970s. Currently, there are approximately 9.5 million ATVs in use and more than 150,000 reported ATV-related injuries in this country annually. The rapid rise in ATV-related injuries is due to increased [...]
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