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UCSF-led Study Suggests A Way Psychological Stress Gets 'Under The Ski
Increasing scientific evidence suggests that prolonged psychological stress takes its toll on the body, but the exact mechanisms by which stress influences disease processes have remained elusive. Now, scientists report that psychological stress may exact its toll, at least in part, by affecting molecules believed to play a key role in cellular aging and, possibly, disease development. Scientists Identify Novel Gene Driving The Growth And Survival Of Mela
A team of researchers led by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered a genetic abnormality in the cells of some advanced melanoma patients that worsens their chances of survival, but also might be a target of future drug attack against the dangerous skin cancer. Aging Improves Parent, Child Relationships, Research Shows
The majority of relationships between parents and their adult children improve as parents transition to old age, a researcher has found. The study showed that a majority of parents and children mentioned positive changes in their relationship, even as parents experienced declines in health. Paul Laurence Dunbar DigitalCollection
"This digital collection of a selected group of [Paul Laurence] Dunbar's poetry is intended to encourage the use of and interest in the works"of "the first African-American poet and novelist to attain international recognition."Features book covers, libretti covers and text, and individual poems (browsable and searchable), a biography, related links, and a bibliography. From Wright State University Libraries. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Circulating Stem Cells Play Small Role In Lung Repair
Circulating stem cells play a role in repopulating and repairing damaged lungs. Researchers use male and female chromosome differences to examine the process in lung transplant patients. Good cholesterol not as protective in people with type 2 diabetes
HDL, known as "good cholesterol," helps protect blood vessels and the heart, but a small European study shows that HDL in men with type 2 diabetes lacks this protective capacity. However, preliminary results indicate that extended-release niacin may help the HDL work better in these patients. Environmental Chemicals Found In Breast Milk And High Incidence Of Tes
A comparison of breast milk samples from Denmark and Finland revealed a significant difference in environmental chemicals which have previously been implicated in testicular cancer or in adversely affecting development of the fetal testis in humans and animals. Acupuncture reduces hot flashes, improves sex drive for breast cancer
Not only is acupuncture as effective as drug therapy at reducing hot flashes in breast cancer patients, it has the added benefit of potentially increasing a woman's sex drive and improving her sense of well-being, according to a new study. Fowl Play: Adult Swim's Low-Budget, High-Geek, Stop-Mo Hit Robot Chick
Robot Chicken, the Adult Swim network's hit series, is about as far, far away from mainstream TV as you can get. The show's 15-minute episodes are packed with silly superhero riffs and abundant fart jokes acted out by carefully posed action figures. Plus, a peek behind the scenes.
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