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Medical Devices
on February 26, 2009
The world's first exercise equipment that works out both the body and the brain - Brain Center America's NeuroActive Bike - combines a solid cardio workout with a fun brain-training program de...
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Dietary Supplements and Vitamins
on February 25, 2009
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For many decades we have looked at Vitamin C as our protection for cold and flu. A new study is saying that it may be Vitamin D that do could that.
Accor...
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Cancer
, Functional Foods
, Kid's Health
on February 24, 2009
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According to a new study in mice from Ohio State University, extract from blueberries may reduce the size of tumours primarily found in infants and childr...
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Consumer Alert
, Psoriasis & Skin Diseases
on February 21, 2009
The US FDA has recently issued a public health advisory regarding the psoriasis drug Raptiva.
Raptiva - a product of Genentech - is once-weekly injection approved for adults with moderate to severe p...
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Cardiovascular Health
, Diet
on February 21, 2009
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In lieu of heart health, we've been told to stay away from eggs because of the cholesterol in it.
Now, as suggested by a new study from Canada: prote...
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FDA Approvals
, Medical Devices
, Mental Maladies
on February 19, 2009
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The US FDA has approved a humanitarian device exemption for the first implantable device that delivers intermittent electrical therapy deep within the bra...
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Alzheimer's Disease
, Studies
, Treatment
on February 17, 2009
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An enzyme extracted from fermented soy - Nattokinase - has been found to prevent the build up of certain protein plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease...
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Cancer
, Cardiovascular Health
, Dietary Supplements and Vitamins
, Studies
, Women's Health
on February 11, 2009
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According to a Women's Health Initiative study, multivitamins have little or no influence in a woman's risk of cardiovascular diseases or cancer.
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Dietary Supplements and Vitamins
, Mental Maladies
, Women's Health
on February 7, 2009
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High intake of omega-3 fatty acids have been found to decrease the occasion of depressive symptoms in women by about 30%.
According to researchers from F...
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Cancer
on February 4, 2009
What: Prevent Cancer Super Colonâ„¢
When: February 18, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Moffitt's Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive
Moffitt Cancer Center is offering an opportu...
