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High-fat and Sugary Diet Severely Damage Liver and Other Vital Organs

...tudy. But we were surprised to find how severe the damage was and how quickly it occurred. It took only four weeks for liver enzymes to increase and for glucose intolerance the beginning of type II diabetes to begin, Tetri said. "We wanted to mirror the kind of diet many Americans subsist on, so the hig...

Pediatric Seizure Study Underway in US to Decide Between Diazepam and Lorazepam

... continuous unrelenting seizures can lead to brain damage or even death if not treated. Now there are two drugs currently prescribed to tackle emergency situations - diazepam and lorazepam. But there is no concrete data to show which of the two is more effective. The National Institutes of Health in...

Scientists Identify New Breast Cancer Gene

...the Rap80 protein, disabling BRCA1 to identify DNA damage sites in the genome. As a result of this, cancer-c...r mechanism by which BRCA1 recognises sites of DNA damage that breast-cancer-causing mutated forms of BRCA1 cannot recognise," says co-senior author Dr. Roger...

Tower of London Facing Pollution Threat

...Brimblecombe explained that too much washing could damage the towers stonework. Our aim is to be aware of coming changes, prepare for them and keep them at a publicly-acceptable level, he said....

New Gene Therapy may Be Helpful in Eliminating Arthritis Pain

...arthritis pain, and dramatically cutting long-term damage to the affected joints. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center say that the mice used in the study had been genetically engineered to develop osteoarthritis like humans, with the same genetic predisposition that makes some peop...

GPS Could Help to Identify High Risk Zones

...Earths surface lifts or falls. Because the worst damage occurs when an earthquake's epicentre is right under a metropolitan area, the team, according to nature.com, is now working to confirm the locked zone's location. Potential catastrophes are why researchers are hoping that GPS can help them map lo...

Fire Ants are Emerging Nuisance for Virginians

...r animal material, alive or dead, and are known to damage more than 50 cultivated plants such as corn, sorgh...eding on germinating seeds. The fire ants can also damage developing fruit and flower buds on tomatoes and other plants. "They also pose a problem for young o...

Attitude Determines How Much Exercise is too Much

... at risk. "Over exercising can cause significant damage to the body. It can increase the risk of injuries for both men and women. Women may be more at risk for osteoporosis if they are over exercising and restricting their food intake, and they may stop menstruating completely. Men may use steroids and pr...

Soft Drink Additive Could Cause Cell Damage

..., These chemicals have the ability to cause severe damage to DNA in the mitochondria to the point that they ... consumes the oxygen to give you energy and if you damage it - as happens in a number if diseased states - then the cell starts to malfunction very seriously....

Emory Participates in Study to Slow Progression of Parkinson's Disease

... Creatine also acts as an antioxidant to prevent damage from compounds that are harmful to cells in the brain. In mouse model studies of PD, creatine was able to prevent the loss of the dopamine cells in the brain, the same cells that are also affected in PD. "This study is an example of our commitment ...

Computer Mouse can Cause Arm Pain

...omputer mouse and an unnatural hand position cause damage to the tissues that over the long term can lead to...ts own can then trigger pain, even if the physical damage in the arm has already healed," Bergmann points out. Ergonomic working methods can prevent RSI. "M...

Beware, America's Fast Food Consumers!

...ays. "But we were surprised to find how severe the damage was and how quickly it occurred. It took only four weeks for liver enzymes to increase and for glucose intolerance the beginning of type II diabetes to begin." And unlike other studies, the mice were not forced to eat; rather, they were able to e...

Death Due to Drowning can Be Identified With the Aid of 'Virtual Autopsy'

... cases of suspicious death, the procedure does not damage or destroy key forensic evidence, as can happen during a conventional autopsy. In addition, MDCT can be used in situations where autopsy may not be feasible or is prohibited by religious beliefs. However, in most cases, MDCT would best be employed as...

Hearing Loss Becoming an Epidemic in Canada

...for a prolonged period of time can cause permanent damage to hearing. The maximum safe exposure time to 120 ...st be doing a few cuts, but with hearing loss, the damage is cumulative. Each half hour of extreme noise adds up." As Ferguson notes that when it comes to e...

Antidepressant Use May Boost Fracture Risk, From Harvard Women's Health Watch

...n itself as a source of endocrine changes that can damage bone. Whether the danger comes from depression, the drugs used to treat it, or something else, doctors are paying more attention to this association. During the 1990s, depression began to emerge as a possible cause of bone loss, rather than a resul...

Mutant Parasites, Unable to Infect Hosts, Highlight Virulence Genes

...k from Toxoplasma infection, which can cause brain damage and death in unborn children and immune-compromised patients, such as AIDS patients. Despite this, little is known about the factors that regulate parasites' abilities to infect their hosts, says Laura Knoll, professor of medical microbiology and i...

Advanced Cancer Treatment Brings New Hope to Michigan Patient

...rostate, pancreas, liver, and kidney -- minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. It is the first system in the world that is specifically designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy, without limiting the patient's mobility during treatment. Image guidance and comput...

Anorexia Patients Sue Dallas' Presbyterian Hospital

...old each woman that her eating disorder had caused damage to her heart, that she should restrict all activit...y actually didn't have any heart damage, let alone damage that should prevent them from participating in these or other activities. 'This was a medical-bill...

IDRI and Chembio to Develop Tests for Leishmaniasis and Leprosy

...ch as the skin, limbs, eyes, and nasal cavity. The damage of the peripheral nerves leads to muscle weakness and atrophy, and numbness or loss of sensitivity to touch and heat in several areas of the skin. Viable leprosy bacilli are transmitted by droplets from the nose and mouth of infected persons. The s...

Stop Smoking, Start Living: World No Tobacco Day

...rcing bodies have pitched in an effort to minimize damage by banning smoking in work places and also in public. There is a lot of information and support available for individuals who want to quit. Some prefer to stop smoking abruptly while others prefer to go slow. As smoking is addictive, some may...

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