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Gum disease vaccination aim of world-first research

Vaccinating people against gum disease will be the aim of world-first Melbourne research that today receives a $21.2 million boost from the Federal Government.

2 Jul 2004

Drop in systolic blood pressure may indicate imminent likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia

Journal of the American Heart Association reports that a significant drop in systolic blood pressure may indicate imminent likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in some elderly people.

2 Jul 2004

Red and processed meats, sweets and desserts may increase risk of stroke

“Western” diets consisting of red and processed meats, refined grains, sweets and desserts may be associated with a greater risk of stroke

2 Jul 2004

Omega-3's - fatty acids, can be produced in bioengineered plants

Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) have benefits regarding cardiovascular and inflammatory function, certain types of cancer, and maternal and infant health, according to recent peer-reviewed studies.

2 Jul 2004

Confirmation of what we all suspected, electronic gaming is making kids fat

A new study adds to the evidence that sedentary behaviors are linked to childhood obesity and sheds light on the world-wide dimension of the problem.

30 Jun 2004

Why lost weight returns after dieting

After months of torturous dieting, there is nothing more frustrating than to find that the lost weight has returned.

30 Jun 2004

Abnormalities observed in cloned mice help reinforce the need to continue to avoid the reproductive cloning of humans

Dr. Takumi Takeuchi, from Cornell University, New York, USA told a media briefing that he and Dr. Gianpiero Palermo's team had compared imprinting abnormalities (the process where specific genes inherited from both parents are silent) in mice embryos derived from assisted reproduction techniques and from cloning.

30 Jun 2004

States working to protect public health through fine particle standard

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) informed states and tribes of the status of counties as the country prepare to meet the nation's first fine particle (PM2.5) air quality standard.

29 Jun 2004

An EU-funded research project will help to uncover the genetic factors linked to depression to develop new drug treatments

120 million people worldwide suffer from depression. An EU-funded research project launched recently will help to uncover the genetic factors linked to depression to develop new drug treatments.

29 Jun 2004

Chromosomal chaos in early embryonic development is linked to abnormalities in cytokinesis and spindle formation

Abnormalities in the spindles (the bi-polar thread like structures that link and pull the chromosomes during cell division) of human embryos before implantation may be the primary reason for many of the chromosome defects observed in early human development

29 Jun 2004

Eleven states oppose mercury emissions proposal

Attorneys General and top environmental officials from eleven states joined today in formally opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal that would allow coal-fired power plants to escape Clean Air Act mandates that require them to reduce mercury emissions that threaten public health – particularly the health of children and pregnant women.

29 Jun 2004

Vascular dementia, a common form of dementia often mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s isn’t always the cause of a progressive loss of memory and other mental skills.

29 Jun 2004

Women with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report more illnesses and poorer health

Women with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report having more illnesses and poorer health than women with depression alone, according to an article in the June 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

29 Jun 2004

Depression in young women doubles risk of metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that affect a large number of people in a clustered fashion. In some studies, the prevalence in the USA is calculated as being up to 25% of the population.

29 Jun 2004

Americans list lack of insurance coverage and cost as top reasons for not seeking mental health services

Insurance coverage problems and costs supplant stigma as the number one obstacle to accessing mental health services according to a survey commissioned by the American Psychological Association.

29 Jun 2004

Link between rapid heartbeat after drinking alcohol and the addictive personality

Relationship between the increased heartbeat some people experience after drinking a certain amount of alcohol and the risk of developing a personality that is sensitive to rewards and, hence, to addictions.

28 Jun 2004

Experimental therapy improves arm function in chronically impaired stroke survivors

An experimental therapy improves arm function in chronically impaired stroke survivors long after the possibility of spontaneous recovery has been exhausted, researchers reported today at the 5th World Stroke Congress.

26 Jun 2004

The Phthalate Esters Panel responds to claims about the health effects of phthalates

A new report by Environment California Research & Policy Center makes several claims about the health effects of phthalates contained in consumer products that are unsupported by the science.

25 Jun 2004

New risk factors associated with inflammatory bowel disease

Health researchers at the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Otago University, have found evidence of new risk factors associated with a debilitating illness called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

24 Jun 2004

Genetic variation that doubles the risk for rheumatoid arthritis

A team of researchers has discovered a genetic variation that doubles the risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

24 Jun 2004

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Gum disease vaccination aim of world-first research

Drop in systolic blood pressure may indicate imminent likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia

Red and processed meats, sweets and desserts may increase risk of stroke

Omega-3's - fatty acids, can be produced in bioengineered plants

Confirmation of what we all suspected, electronic gaming is making kids fat

Why lost weight returns after dieting

Abnormalities observed in cloned mice help reinforce the need to continue to avoid the reproductive cloning of humans

States working to protect public health through fine particle standard

An EU-funded research project will help to uncover the genetic factors linked to depression to develop new drug treatments

Chromosomal chaos in early embryonic development is linked to abnormalities in cytokinesis and spindle formation

Eleven states oppose mercury emissions proposal

Vascular dementia, a common form of dementia often mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease

Women with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report more illnesses and poorer health

Depression in young women doubles risk of metabolic syndrome

Americans list lack of insurance coverage and cost as top reasons for not seeking mental health services

Link between rapid heartbeat after drinking alcohol and the addictive personality

Experimental therapy improves arm function in chronically impaired stroke survivors

The Phthalate Esters Panel responds to claims about the health effects of phthalates

New risk factors associated with inflammatory bowel disease

Genetic variation that doubles the risk for rheumatoid arthritis

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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