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Tendons in high-stress areas repair themselves less frequently than low-stress tendons: Study

In a discovery that seems counterintuitive, a study appearing in the May 21st Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that tendons in high-stress and strain areas, like the Achilles tendon, actually repair themselves less frequently than low-stress tendons. This study sheds some light on the increased susceptibility of certain tendons to injury during aging.

27 May 2010

Blocking the activity of death receptor can stop tumor growth: New research study

Every cell contains machinery for self-destruction, used to induce death when damaged or sick. But according to a new research study, a receptor thought to mediate cell suicide in normal cells may actually be responsible for the unrestrained growth of cancerous tumors.

27 May 2010

UCSF research shows brief exercise buffers the effects of stress-induced cell aging

Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research from UCSF that revealed actual benefits of physical activity at the cellular level.

27 May 2010

Study assesses possible links between pain medications and recurrent breast cancer risk

Women who receive one common pain drug during mastectomy are less likely to develop recurrent breast cancer in the years following surgery, suggests a study in the June issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society.

27 May 2010

Rates of cardiovascular disease increase in Australian winters: Seasonal researcher

Rates of cardiovascular disease increase dramatically in Australian winters because many people don't know how to rug up against the cold, a Queensland University of Technology seasonal researcher has found.

27 May 2010

Stimulus package leaves states limited options to cut Medicaid

News outlets report on the limited options states can employ to reduce Medicaid costs, including cutting adult dental care.

27 May 2010

BMI in overweight range not a higher risk for health problems

A study examining the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and illness suggests that a BMI of 30 or above, a signal of obesity according to federal health standards, does not translate into current illness among adults under age 40.

26 May 2010

CorCell reduces initial cost of storing umbilical cord blood stem cells

Cord Blood America, Inc., announced today its stem cell processing and storage subsidiary, CorCell, is launching "Afford-A-Cord," which reduces the initial cost of storing umbilical cord blood stem cells from $2075 to $495 plus medical courier service. The Afford-A-Cord program will be offered as an additional payment option to CorCell's long standing traditional payment programs.

26 May 2010

Ambrotose AO capsules raise antioxidant protection in serum ORAC in healthy adults: Study

Mannatech, Incorporated, a global pioneer in the development of high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care solutions based on nutritional science, announced the results of an independent human clinical study that demonstrated intake of its proprietary Ambrotose AO capsules raised antioxidant protection in serum oxygen radical absorbance capacity in healthy adults, further validating a previous human study.

26 May 2010

SunTech Medical's clinical-grade blood pressure technology selected for new Portable PFS

SunTech Medical, a leading manufacturer of blood pressure monitors and OEM non-invasive blood pressure modules, is pleased to announce the selection of their clinical-grade blood pressure technology for the new Portable Pulmonary Function System by Damec.

26 May 2010

New approach to prevention and management of Alzheimer's disease

With the aging of nearly 80 million baby boomers, Alzheimer's disease is an impending epidemic that requires a new approach to prevention as well as management of the disease, according to a UC Santa Barbara professor who has co-authored a new book on the topic.

26 May 2010

Anti-aging supplements may prevent decline in physical function: Researchers

Anti-aging supplements made up of mixtures might be better than single compounds at preventing decline in physical function, according to researchers at the University of Florida's Institute on Aging. In addition, it appears that such so-called neutraceuticals should be taken before very old age for benefits such as improvement in physical function.

25 May 2010

Excessive amounts of HSP10 inside mitochondria can halt body's ageing process: Researchers

HSP10 (Heat Shock Protein), helps monitor and organise protein interactions in the body, and responds to environmental stresses, such as exercise and infection, by increasing its production inside cells. Researchers at Liverpool, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of California, found that excessive amounts of HSP10 inside mitochondria - 'organs' that act as energy generators in cells - can halt the body's ageing process by preserving muscle strength.

25 May 2010

One-third of Minnesotans understate their weight problems

When it comes to self-perceptions about their own healthy weight, many Minnesotans appear to be adapting Garrison Keillor's famous quip: "I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it."

25 May 2010

Advances in health IT

The New York Times: A "broad transformation in health care underway" is "fueled in good part by technology" that "promises to shift a lot of the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease from hospitals and specialized clinics, where treatment is expensive, to primary care physicians and patients themselves — at far less cost."

25 May 2010

66% of patients with schizophrenia have extreme trust in their psychiatrists: New survey

According to a new survey sponsored by Janssen, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, 80 percent of patients with schizophrenia, a chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder, say their psychiatrists do well or very well in treating them with courtesy and respect. This positive relationship is particularly important in treating schizophrenia as patients and psychiatrists must work closely together to determine appropriate treatment plans that will help patients manage their symptoms and reduce their risk of relapse.

24 May 2010

Stress News and Research

Tendons in high-stress areas repair themselves less frequently than low-stress tendons: Study

Blocking the activity of death receptor can stop tumor growth: New research study

UCSF research shows brief exercise buffers the effects of stress-induced cell aging

Study assesses possible links between pain medications and recurrent breast cancer risk

Rates of cardiovascular disease increase in Australian winters: Seasonal researcher

Stimulus package leaves states limited options to cut Medicaid

BMI in overweight range not a higher risk for health problems

CorCell reduces initial cost of storing umbilical cord blood stem cells

Ambrotose AO capsules raise antioxidant protection in serum ORAC in healthy adults: Study

SunTech Medical's clinical-grade blood pressure technology selected for new Portable PFS

New approach to prevention and management of Alzheimer's disease

Anti-aging supplements may prevent decline in physical function: Researchers

Excessive amounts of HSP10 inside mitochondria can halt body's ageing process: Researchers

One-third of Minnesotans understate their weight problems

Advances in health IT

66% of patients with schizophrenia have extreme trust in their psychiatrists: New survey

Filing of Clinical Data's NDA for vilazodone accepted for FDA review

Stem cell research could lead to new treatment strategies for motor neuron disease

Tai Chi may help reduce stress, anxiety and depression

Information about tanning's damaging effect on appearance reduces sunbed use among young women

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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