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May 09, 2008 |
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Curcumin and cancer: An ‘old-age’ disease with an ‘age-old’ solution – Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008
MD Anderson Cancer Center summarizes research indicating the potential benefits of curcumin to support the body’s defenses against various types of cancer (not to mention many other conditions, from arthritis to psoriasis). [Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008] |
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May 07, 2008 |
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A sustained-release formulation of doxycycline hyclate (Atridox) prevents simultaneous infection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by tick bite – Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, Apr 2008
CDC reports animal studies demonstrate that a single antibiotic injection (timed to release over 20 days) offered 100% protection against these tick bite-transmitted infections. [Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, April 2008] |
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May 07, 2008 |
Article |
Antidepressant found to alleviate symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in adolescents
UCLA trial reports small doses of the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (shown to be effective for adults with IBS) significantly improved pain & quality of life for adolescents with IBS. |
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May 06, 2008 |
Chat |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 05-07-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 05-07-08 |
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May 03, 2008 |
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Effects of fluoxetine [Prozac] on disease activity in relapsing multiple sclerosis: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, exploratory study - Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, May 1, 2008
This six-month “proof-of-concept study shows that fluoxetine [Prozac] tends to reduce the formation of new enhancing lesions in patients with MS.” During the last 4 months, 63% of treated patients had no new areas of inflammation, vs. 26% of those on placebo. [Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, May 1, 2008] |
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Apr 10, 2008 |
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The NO/ONOO- cycle as the etiological mechanism of tinnitus – Source: International Tinnitus Journal, 2007
Tinnitis and other inner-ear-related defects, such as dizziness, may be associated with Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- cycle theory of 'unexplained illnesses' - and agents predicted to downregulate the cycle may be helpful. [Source: International Tinnitus Journal, 2007] |
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Apr 08, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-09-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-09-08 |
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Mar 27, 2008 |
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Extra vitamin D in early childhood cuts type 1 diabetes risk 30%
The higher and the more regular the dose of vitamin D, the lower the likelihood of developing the disease. |
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Mar 14, 2008 |
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SATB1 reprograms gene expression to promote breast tumor growth and metastasis – Source: Nature, March 13, 2008
Researchers have pinpointed a protein “boss” (SATB1) in breast cancer cells that controls gene expression and determines whether the cancer will spread. The more SATB1, the more aggressive the tumor. Testing/monitoring for SATB1 could help determine how dangerous a cancer is before it spreads to the lymph nodes, and guide treatment decisions. [Source: Nature, March 13, 2008] |
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Mar 10, 2008 |
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Could a Common B-12 Deficiency Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Modern medical science now understands many of the reasons why vitamin B-12 supplementation helps people feel better. |
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