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Type 1 Diabetes Cured in Dogs, Study Suggests
February 7, 2013 — Researchers have shown for the first time that it is possible to cure diabetes in large animals with a single session of gene therapy. After a single gene therapy session, the dogs recover their ... > full story -
Permanent Stress Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes in Men, Study Suggests
February 7, 2013 — Men who reported permanent stress have a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than men who reported no stress. This is the finding of a 35-year prospective follow-up study of 7,500 ... > full story -
Unique Peptide Has Therapeutic Potential Against Cancers, Neurological Disorders, and Infectious Diseases
February 7, 2013 — Scientists have synthesized a peptide that shows potential for pharmaceutical development into agents for treating infections, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer through an ability to induce a ... > full story -
Frequently Prescribed Drug Used in Concerning Ways With Harmful Side Effects
February 6, 2013 — A popular class of drugs commonly used to treat sleep and mood symptoms continues to be frequently prescribed despite being known to have potentially life-threatening side ... > full story -
Same Factors Influence Depression in Stroke Patients, Spouse Caregivers
February 6, 2013 — Self-esteem, optimism and perceived control influence depression in stroke survivors and their spouse caregivers. Healthcare providers should assess the survivor and caregiver as a pair, not ... > full story -
No Clear Evidence More Gluten in New Wheat Is Responsible for Increase in Celiac Disease
February 6, 2013 — No clear evidence exists to support the idea that celiac disease is increasing in prevalence because farmers are growing strains of wheat that contain more ... > full story -
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Possible Cause Of, and Treatment For, Non-Familial Parkinson's
February 6, 2013 — Researchers have identified a protein trafficking defect within brain cells that may underlie the common form of Parkinson's disease. The defect is at a point of convergence for the action of at ... > full story -
Magnetic Field Exposure May Affect Neurodegenerative Disease Risk
February 6, 2013 — Occupational exposure to magnetic fields (MF) may be associated with "moderately increased risk" of certain neurodegenerative diseases —- including Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral ... > full story -
Being Overweight Linked to Higher Risk of Gum Disease
February 6, 2013 — Affecting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. It's a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of ... > full story -
Digital Games Contribute to HIV Education in Uganda
February 6, 2013 — Computer games, virtual classroom with a discussion forum and video drama can be integrated in a common learning environment for teaching teenage children. This pedagogical approach has demonstrated ... > full story
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