Tag: Boost
Treat Depression to Boost Diabetes Self-Care: Study
by on Apr.24, 2011, under Health and Fitness
FRIDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) — Treating diabetes patients'
depression boosts their overall health, according to a new study.
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Blood test for cancer gets US boost
by on Jan.04, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson said it is partnering with US doctors to improve a blood test that could replace biopsies and transform the field of cancer treatment.
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FDA would boost food inspections under Senate bill
by on Nov.29, 2010, under Health and Fitness
The Food and Drug Administration would have to step up inspections of food plants under legislation the Senate is expected to pass this week.
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Cell-destroying protein to boost cancer fight: scientists
by on Nov.01, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Australian and British scientists have uncovered a "death" protein that destroys rogue cells in what could be breakthrough for the fight against cancer, malaria and diabetes, researchers said Monday.
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S.Korea to spend billions of dollars to boost birthrate
by on Oct.26, 2010, under Health and Fitness
South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to spend 75.8 trillion won (67.8 billion dollars) over the next five years to boost one of the world's lowest birthrates and prepare for an ageing population.
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Clenching Muscles May Boost Willpower
by on Oct.21, 2010, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) — Clenching your muscles may
help boost your willpower to achieve certain goals or resist temptations
such as unhealthy desserts, a new study suggests.
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Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being
by on Sep.04, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) — As children head back to
school, parents can help make sure their little ones stay healthy and
happy all year, an expert suggests.
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Meat Compounds May Boost Bladder Cancer Risk
by on Aug.02, 2010, under Health and Fitness
WEDNESDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) — Certain compounds used in
meat processing may increase the risk of bladder cancer, a new study from
the National Institutes of Health and the AARP shows.
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Longevity gene may also boost memory: study
by on Jul.11, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A gene linked to increased life span through calorie restriction also appears to play a critical role in boosting memory and brain power, according to a study published Sunday.
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Brain Stimulation Seems to Boost Language Skills in Alzheimer's Patients
by on Jun.24, 2010, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) — People with Alzheimer's who
are losing their language skills may see some improvement by using a
technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS),
early research by an Italian team s…
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