Tag: Researchers
Researchers find cancer in ancient Egyptian mummy
by on Jan.29, 2012, under Health and Fitness
A professor from American University in Cairo says discovery of prostate cancer in a 2,200-year-old mummy indicates the disease was caused by genetics, not environment.
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Want a pet cat? Think again, researchers say
by on Dec.28, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(Reuters) – Tempted by the playful antics of that adorable kitten in the pet shop? If you've never had a cat before you may want to think again, especially if you have other allergies, researchers warn. And if you do acquire a feline, keep it …
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Researchers Say They've Found Common Cause of All Types of ALS
by on Aug.21, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) —
The apparent discovery of a common cause of all forms of amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) could give a boost to efforts to find a treatment
for the fatal neurodegenerative disease, a new study contends.
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Women Taking Calcium Supplements May Risk Heart Health, Researchers Say
by on Apr.20, 2011, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) — More evidence is emerging
that women who take calcium supplements to prevent bone deterioration may,
in fact, be risking their heart health.
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Whales Not Just Singing the Same Old Song, Researchers Say
by on Apr.15, 2011, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) — Male humpback whales have
their own version of the hit parade, researchers say.
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Researchers criticize AIDS spending, stigma
by on Feb.03, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Nearly 3 million lives have been saved by HIV/AIDS treatment but scare resources are being misspent and stigma is still keeping the most vulnerable from seeking help, according to a new book by researchers commissioned by the U.N.
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Israeli researchers develop promising new HIV treatment
by on Sep.03, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Israeli researchers have developed a new treatment for HIV that kills human cells infected with the virus and could lead to a breakthrough in treating AIDS, the Haaretz newspaper said on Friday.
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Researchers Boost Post-Heart Attack Survival in Mice (HealthDay)
by on Jan.09, 2010, under Health and Fitness
HealthDay – THURSDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) — A kind of protein called
nerve growth factor, or NGF, helped damaged heart muscles function better
in mice, potentially pointing the way toward more effective treatments for
people who have heart problems, researchers say.
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