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'Beneficial' effects of alcohol?
Oct 14, 2009 |
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According a new study of over 3,000 adults aged 70-79, the apparent association between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of functional decline over time did not hold up after adjustments ...
The cardiovascular benefits of daily exercise in school children are evident even after one year
May 08, 2009 |
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School children as young as 11 can benefit from a daily exercise programme in reducing their levels of several known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. An ongoing study, which began four years ago in the German city ...
Anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis: A modest benefit with some risk
Jan 21, 2009 |
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New research supports a modest beneficial effect of anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis patients, but warns against potential risks for serious infections and its use with other biologic medications.
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Diet may reduce risk of prostate cancer
Jun 03, 2009 |
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A new review published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics assessed whether certain modifications in diet have a beneficial effect on the prevention of prostate cancer. Results suggest that a diet low in fat an ...
Evidence for protective effect of fish oil not conclusive
Dec 24, 2008 |
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Fish oil protects against deaths from heart problems, but doesn't provide a clear benefit in heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), according a study published on bmj.com today.
Advance in 'nano-agriculture': Tiny stuff has huge effect on plant growth
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Oct 21, 2009 |
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With potential adverse health and environmental effects often in the news about nanotechnology, scientists in Arkansas are reporting that carbon nanotubes (CNTs) could have beneficial effects in agriculture.
Greater quadriceps strength may benefit those with knee osteoarthritis
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Studies on the influence of quadriceps strength on knee osteoarthritis (OA), one of the leading causes of disability among the elderly, have shown conflicting results. In some studies, decreased quadriceps strength is associated ...
Women have a more powerful immune system than men
May 12, 2009 |
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When it comes to immunity, men may not have been dealt an equal hand. The latest study by Dr. Maya Saleh, of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and McGill University, shows that women have a more ...
Botanicals have no effect on hot flashes or cognition: Study (w/ Podcast)
Aug 07, 2009 |
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Two studies conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Northwestern University have found that commonly used botanicals do not have an effect on hot flashes or on cognitive function in menopausal ...
New trial casts doubt on role of zinc supplements in diarrhea treatment
May 05, 2009 |
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Zinc supplementation can be ineffective in the treatment of diarrhea. A randomised controlled trial published in the open access journal BMC Medicine has shown that supplementation with either zinc or zinc and copper is no ...
Exercise no danger for joints
Jan 27, 2009 |
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There is no good evidence supporting a harmful effect of exercise on joints in the setting of normal joints and regular exercise, according to a review of studies published in this month's issue of the Journal of Anatomy.
Statins can protect against Alzheimer's disease
Jun 22, 2009 |
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High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular disease including stroke, but also for the development of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, many cholesterol lowering drugs, including statins, ...
Anti-aging pathway enhances cell stress response
Feb 19, 2009 |
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People everywhere are feeling the stress of a worldwide recession. Our cells, too, are under continual assault from stress.
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