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medical treatments but there are precious few who offer healing suggestions also.
No matter if it is your own health or the health of a loved one that has been compromised,
the healing process is many faceted. It only seems natural to offer both types of
information together; after all they go hand-in-hand. It is important to remember
that this site is a portal for information and guidance, it is not meant to replace
the advice of your qualified health care provider. As you explore this site, we
hope that you will find information that is helpful to you and will guide you on
your search for answers.
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| Health News from Medical News Today |
| Double Success For Instituto Gulbenkian De Ciencia Scientists Working On Chromosome Segregation - Lars Jansen's work on the formation of the centromere, a key cellular structure in powering and controlling chromosome segregation and accurate cell division, has just earned him a paper in Nature Cell Biology and a prestigious EMBO installation grant, of 50,000 euro per year, for a maximum of five years. |
| The Very First All Spanish "Surgery Robot" Is Now Operating In Malaga - The routine use of this first commercial robot assistant culminates the process of investigation, development, technology transfer and the marketing of this robot. Four years ago the Spanish company SENER became interested in the ongoing research by the Medical Robotics Group of the University of Malaga. |
| Working Towards An Optical Integrated Circuit - ETH Zurich researchers have successfully created an optical transistor from a single molecule. This has brought them one step closer to an optical computer. Internet connections and computers need to be ever faster and more powerful nowadays. However, conventional central processing units (CPUs) limit the performance of computers, for example because they produce an enormous amount of heat. |
| Homeopathy At Risk Of Being Lost In Translation - Homeopathy risks being subsumed by modern medicine, argues a historian of science. Not only does this means that homeopathy's heroes have become mere footnotes in history, but it could limit homeopathy's potential to contribute to the treatment of today's pressing medical problems, she says. |
| Rampant Helper Syndrome Methane-producing Molecule Can Also Repair DNA - Catalysts assist in chemical reactions without undergoing any alteration of their own. In the cells of living organisms, proteins perform this important function. They carry out the metabolism fundamental to all living processes. Proteins are instrumental in cellular respiration, they for instance reduce oxygen to water and oxidize food into carbon dioxide. |
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| Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today |
| Study Identifies How Tamoxifen Stimulates Uterine Cell Growth And Cancer - UCSF researchers have identified a new "feed-forward" pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth. The research is significant in helping determine why tamoxifen and other synthetic estrogens are linked to increased rates of endometriosis and uterine cancer, and identifies a pathway that could be targeted in drug therapies for those diseases, researchers say. |
| Connection Between Cancer And Human Evolution Revealed By Ben-Gurion U. Researchers - Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer. The findings were recently the cover story in the journal Genome Research. |
| Improving The Biomarker Pipeline For Early Cancer Detection - Several statistical and biological issues need to be addressed in order to improve biomarker identification for early detection of cancer, according to a commentary published online July 2 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The biomarker pipeline to develop and evaluate cancer screening tests includes the identification of promising biomarkers to detect cancers early and the initial and definitive evaluation of biomarkers for cancer screening. |
| Hepatitis B Virus Mutations May Predict Risk Of Liver Cancer - Certain mutations in the DNA of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) are associated with the development of liver cancer and may help predict which patients with HBV infections are at increased risk of the disease, according to a large meta-analysis in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published online July 2. HBV infection is a known cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer. |
| Work Status Changes More Common Among Women Receiving Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer, Study Says - Women with breast cancer who receive chemotherapy appear more likely than those treated with radiation therapy to experience a major change in work status, according to a study published in the journal Cancer, Reuters reports. For the study, |
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| Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter |
| MedicineNet.com - Head Lice Prevention - There are number of ways in which a child can contract head lice most commonly perhaps contact with an already infested person. Personal contact can be very common during childrens's activities such as school, playing sports activities.
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| MedicineNet.com - Diabetes and Exercise - Diabetics need to check their blood sugar before and after exercising. Diabetics who do not check their blood sugar run the risk of hypoglycemia which can cause dizziness, as well as other complications. Just because you are a diabetic doesn't mean you can't exercise. But it is important to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you are over the age of 35 and run the risk of heart complications.
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| MedicineNet.com - ADHD and Alcoholism - If it is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can be associated with sometimes significant academic and social problems. The teen can try and self-medicate with alcohol. Parents and educators can work together to monitor the symptoms.
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| MedicineNet.com - Exercises for Graceful Aging - The most important thing is that we remain active as we get older, with aerobic exercise, and also exercises like Tai Chi and yoga, things that improve balance. We want to be physically active in our daily life, and remain active in our heads so we don't feel dependent on other people. Resistance exercise is great for the elderly, as well as balance exercises. Walking activities are important because your heart gets stronger as you continue to practice. Aerobics can even decrease the onset of Alzheimer's so it's working in the brain as well.
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| MedicineNet.com - Avoiding Vacation Weight Gain - Vacations should be an opportunity to re-energize, refresh, and relax -- not an excuse to take a break from health. When planning your vacation, opt for locations that will allow you to engage in physical activities you enjoy. Keep in mind that physical activity is the ticket to enjoying extra calories without weight gain.
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