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    Jul 14, 2010 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  1. Myth busting: Does exposure to plants hurt or help you?

    <b>THE CLAIM:</b> Exposure to plants and parks can boost immunity.
    The New York Times News Service
    THE CLAIM: Exposure to plants and parks can boost immunity. THE FACTS: This time of year, allergies and the promise of air-conditioning tend to drive people indoors. But for those who can take the heat and cope with the pollen, spending more time in...

    Tags: New York Times, Forests, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Blood

    2. Jul 16, 2010 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. Scientists discover clues to inflammatory disease

    Immune system cells called macrophages spring into action to surround and destroy threats such as viruses or cancer cells. But sometimes the would-be protective response leads to persistent inflammation, which, in turn, can cause disease. Scientists...

    Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Internists, Science, Diseases, Inflammation

    3. Jul 14, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Clement A. Finch dies at 94; pioneering hematologist

    Dr. Clement A. Finch, a University of Washington hematologist who became known as Mr. Iron because of his pioneering research on the metabolism of that crucial metal, died June 28 at his home in La Jolla. He was 94, and the cause of death was not...

    Tags: Research, Diseases, Hemorrhaging, New York, Seattle

    4. Jul 7, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  4. Treating Alzheimer's with Antipsychotic Drugs

    Antipsychotic drugs, which have been traditionally administered to mentally ill patients with psychosis (such as schizophrenia), are now being prescribed for some people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Concerns about potentially dangerous side effects have surfaced.
    Staff Writer
    Antipsychotic drugs, which have been traditionally administered to mentally ill patients with psychosis (such as schizophrenia), are now being prescribed for some people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Concerns about potentially dangerous side effects have...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Diseases, Pharmaceuticals, Mental Health, Schizophrenia

    5. May 10, 2010 |Story| Associated Press

  5. Trying Less Intense Bone Marrow Transplants to Treat Sickle Cell, Other Disorders

    WASHINGTON (AP) &#8212; Bone marrow transplants are undergoing a quiet revolution: No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders.
    AP Medical Writer
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Bone marrow transplants are undergoing a quiet revolution: No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders. The old...

    Tags: Sickle-cell Disease, Agricultural Research and Technology, Family, Health, Charity

    6. May 11, 2010 |Story| Associated Press

  6. Bone Marrow Transplants

    Bone marrow transplants are undergoing a quiet revolution: No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders.
    The Associated Press
    Bone marrow transplants are undergoing a quiet revolution: No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders. The old way: High doses of...

    Tags: Sickle-cell Disease, Agricultural Research and Technology, Family, Health, Charity

    7. Jul 6, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Does the length of someone's telomeres predict their risk of cancer?

    Telomeres -- those fancy structures that protect the tips of chromosomes -- have been a hot area of scientific study for some time. In 2009, three biologists shared a Nobel Prize for their telomere research. The gradual shortening of these structures...

    Tags: Medical Research, Science and Technology, Los Angeles Times, Cancer, Blood

    8. May 3, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Dr. Helen M. Ranney dies at 89; pioneering female physician explored sickle cell genetics

    Dr. Helen M. Ranney, a pioneering female physician who was among the first to explore the genetics of sickle cell disease and scored a number of firsts for women in her profession, including being the first to head a department of medicine at a U.S. medical school, has died. She was 89, a week short of her 90th birthday.
    Dr. Helen M. Ranney, a pioneering female physician who was among the first to explore the genetics of sickle cell disease and scored a number of firsts for women in her profession, including being the first to head a department of medicine at a U.S....

    Tags: Social Issues, Sickle-cell Disease, Drugs and Medicines, Science, Diseases

    9. May 27, 2010 |Story| KSTU

  9. Univ. of Utah team identifies genes that allow Tibetans to thrive in thin air

    Staff Writer
    Researchers from University of Utah were able to single out specific genes that allow Tibetans to not only avoid altitude sickness in the Himalayan steppes, but to thrive in the highlands as they have done for hundreds of generations, according to a...

    Tags: High Blood Pressure, Swelling, Education, Utah, Illnesses

    10. Jul 2, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. When equilibrium's off, doping cyclists come forward

    Saturday is the beginning of the Tour de France, one of the world's premier sporting events. This year's race may be one of the most, if not the most, epic in its 97-year history, with no fewer than a dozen contenders for the podium's top spot, including the legendary Lance Armstrong and his chief rival and last year's winner, Alberto Contador. Unfortunately, the pall of doping hangs over the event, especially since the disgraced 2006 winner, Floyd Landis, recently accused Armstrong and several other riders in this year's race of systematic doping in previous years.
    Saturday is the beginning of the Tour de France, one of the world's premier sporting events. This year's race may be one of the most, if not the most, epic in its 97-year history, with no fewer than a dozen contenders for the podium's top spot,...

    Tags: Mafia, Major League Baseball, Manny Ramirez, NFL, Lance Armstrong

    11. May 21, 2010 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  11. Buildup of Pressure is What Makes Boils So Painful

    Special To The Orlando Sentinel
    Question: I recently had a big boil that had to be lanced. It hurt like crazy, but it felt much better after the doctor drained it. What causes boils? Why do they hurt so much? Answer: A boil is an abscess in the skin. Abscesses are areas of infection...

    Tags: Chills, Inflammation, Death, Blood, Florida

    12. Feb 23, 2010 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  12. Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Colds and Flu

    Tribune Media Services
    Things are heating up for those of us headed to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. I am looking forward to being there as team physician for the U.S. Speedskating team. In that role, I take care of team members' injuries and their basic medical needs....

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases, Illnesses, Speed Skating

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