BREAKTHROUGHS Cells grown from mice offer hope of eventual cure for deafness _____________________________ Scientists have used stem cells from mice to grow special hair cells in the inner ear that, when damaged, cause 60 - 90% of hearing loss and also contribute to tinnitus, which is a ringing sensation in the ears.  | CLINICAL STUDIES  New long-term study shows dark chocolate is good for your heart _____________________________ Chocolate lovers have reason to eat more of their favorite treat as more than a few studies show benefits to the wellbeing of the heart, liver and even for stroke victims. One study found the risk of heart attack and stroke was reduced by 40%. | HEADLINES  A pop singer from Turkey has set a new speed record for a blind driver _____________________________ Metin Senturk drove a Ferrari at an average speed of 181 miles per hour at an airport in eastern Turkey. He was followed in another car by former rally driver Volkan Isik, who gave him instructions via an earpiece inside his helmet. |
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 | Study: Fish Oil May Slow Genetic Aging
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco followed over 600 men with heart disease and found those taking the most omega-3 fatty acid fish oil supplements appeared 'biologically younger. Read more at ABC News.com >> |
 | Harry Potter Author Protests Cage Beds
A letter from author JK Rowling lambasting the Czech Republic's ongoing use of cage beds in social care homes for children with severe mental and physical disabilities is having an impact following a BBC exposé. Read more at BBC News >> |
| Diabetic Contact Lens Measures Glucose
Nanoparticles play a major part in contact lenses developed by bio- chemical engineer in Canada that change color in response to changes in the wearer's blood glucose levels. Read more via StumbleUpon >> |
 | Holding The Salt Shows Dramatic Benefits
Close to 100,000 heart attacks could be prevented by cutting out just 3 grams of salt per day from the average 10 grams (2 teaspoons) of salt most people consume on a daily basis. Read more at CBS News >> |
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lady releases child obesity recommendations
May 11, 2010
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Looking
into a way to predict breast cancer risk
May 10, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
Easing
bone marrow transplants to widen their use
May 10, 2010
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Study:
Stomach cancer up in young, white adults
May 4, 2010
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Vitamin
E shows promise for treating liver disease
April 28, 2010
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Study:
CT scans may help the healthy gauge heart risk
April 28, 2010
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Test
linked to fewer colorectal cancer deaths
April 27, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
Brain
Damage
April 21, 2010 |
New York Times
Lessons
from the swine flu pandemic
April 21, 2010 |
USA Today
Flu
drugs saved many pregnant swine flu victims
April 20, 2010
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Associated Press Online
Tamoxifen,
raloxifene cut breast cancer risk in half
April 20, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
Genetic
tests can unravel the mysteries of your DNA
April 12, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
Your
Health: Even treatable skin cancer is no sunny experience
April 11, 2010
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USA Today
Eating
Vegetables Doesn't Stop Cancer
April 8, 2010 |
New York Times
Study:
Vitamins don't prevent pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
April 8, 2010
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USA Today
Sleep's
role in weight loss remains a mystery
April 8, 2010
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Washington Post
Developing
test to warn smokers of cancer danger
April 7, 2010
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Associated Press Online
Heart
disease is a killer you can help to control
April 5, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
It
takes more than breakfast to lower cholesterol
April 5, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
Risk
factors of sudden cardiac arrest look different by gender
April 5, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
Marketed
drug could reduce risk of prostate cancer
March 31, 2010
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Los Angeles Times
Losing
breast not always best for cancer patients
March 26, 2010
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Associated Press Online
Experts
debate merits of breast cancer screening
March 26, 2010
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Associated Press Online
FDA
panel mulls tanning bed ban for teens under 18
March 25, 2010
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Associated Press Online
Up
to a third of breast cancers could be avoided
March 25, 2010
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