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Health News: Mutations in Autism Susceptibility Gene Increase Risk in Boys
September 1st, 2012Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine identified five rare mutations in a single gene that appear to increase the chances that a boy will develop an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Health News: Speedy Intervention May Stop PTSD Before it Begins
September 1st, 2012For the first time, a behavioral intervention delivered to patients within hours of a traumatic event appears to be effective at reducing posttraumatic stress reactions (PTSR).
Health News: Study Unlocks Cholesterol-Lowering Activity of the Blueberry
September 1st, 2012The potential cardiovascular benefits of the blueberry may be related to berries’ anthocyanins interacting with bile acids to promote cholesterol reduction, suggests data from a study with hamsters.
Health News: Diabetes Exacerbates Symptoms in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats
September 1st, 2012Hypertension and diabetes are known risk factors for retinal microvascular damage. However, the combined effects of diabetes with early and established stages of hypertension on retinal microvascular degeneration remain incompletely understood.
Health News: Speedy Intervention May Stop PTSD Before it Begins
September 1st, 2012For the first time, a behavioral intervention delivered to patients within hours of a traumatic event appears to be effective at reducing posttraumatic stress reactions (PTSR).
Health News: Cinnamon Improves Blood-Sugar Control for Diabetics
September 1st, 2012The number of people affected by diabetes in the European Union (EU) 25 is projected to increase to 26 million by 2030, up from the 19 million currently, according to the 2005-2007 American Diabetes Association figures. In the US, the numbers are more startling. About 24 million people in the US live with diabetes, which is about eight percent of the population.
Health News: Green Tea Extract Shows Extensive Health Benefits
September 1st, 2012Extracts from green tea may lead to improvements in blood pressure, blood-sugar levels, and markers of inflammation, says a new study from Poland with obese hypertensives.
Health News: Vitamin B6 and B12 Levels Linked to Depression
September 1st, 2012A new epidemiological study showed that low levels of vitamin B12 are linked to the increased risk of depression. While the findings are a connection, the study did not show that increased levels of the vitamin would reduce the likelihood of depression.
Health News: Treatment for Breast Cancer in the Works
July 1st, 2012Apigenin, a natural substance found in grocery store produce aisles, shows promise as a non toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri.
Health Tips: Foul Things that Are Also Good For You
July 1st, 2012You may not be surprised to hear that many substances such as mold, feces, and nitric oxide are toxic. But scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health are learning that these harmful substances may have a role to play in promoting health.
