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Hardwired for fat: scientists identify obesity gene
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AFP - British and French scientists have identified several variants of a single gene that boost the risk of obesity, according to a study published Sunday in the British journal Nature.
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Liver donor's family, recipient unite online
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AP - They were precocious toddlers, both blond-haired and blue-eyed, separated by a thousand miles between Miami and a small Kentucky town.
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Men over 40 less fertile: study
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AFP - Women's pregnancy rates drop and miscarriages increase when the baby's father is over 40 years old, according to a study to be released Monday.
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Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts
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AP - Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts.
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WITNESS: Virtual friends in a cancer world
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Reuters - Janet Guttsman is bureau chief for Reuters in Canada, and
has worked for the company in Germany, Russia and the United
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10-year battle with pain highlights Lyme disease debate - CNN
By Ronni Berke NEW YORK -- For more than 10 years, Mandy Hughes drifted in an out of what she calls the horrible, debilitating pain of Lyme disease.
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Meet the need this summer and give blood - Plattsmouth Journal
Omaha, NE. (July, 2008)> - July is filled with fireworks, hot dogs, parades and family traditions. This summer, the American Red Cross is asking blood donors to begin or continue with a lifesaving tradition and help Meet the Need by making an ...
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SIDS Clue Found - HealthNews
Could the silent killer in babies, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), be caused by an imbalance of serotonin in the brain? New research in mice has pointed to this new clue, where imbalanced serotonin, a chemical mainly known to balance one's mood, ...
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Mexico says no signs of salmonella in any produce - Reuters
MEXICO CITY, July 6 (Reuters) - Mexico said on Sunday there was no evidence that a salmonella outbreak in the United States came from Mexican produce, amid reports US officials will probe jalapeno peppers grown south of the border.
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Watermelon Could Be the Answer to a Great Sex Life - eFluxMedia
By Anna Boyd If you need to spice up your sex life, a slice of watermelon may be the answer. According to scientists with the Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center, one of the nation’s top producers of the seedless variety, the juicy fruit ...
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The need for blood never takes a holiday!
Timeshares Only donates luxury accommodation in Daytona Beach to Florida's Blood Center as part of their "Get on the bus, get out of town" promotion. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1074504.htm
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The Revolution in Breast Enhancement Industry with Zoft Breast Enhancement Gum
Zoft Breast Enhancement Gum is a well-proven formula; with women getting results of ½ to a 2-cup size increase. Imagine, getting such astounding permanent results from an herbal chewing gum! This purely natural gum is directly derived from the blending of 13 various herbs that have long been used throughout the centuries. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1016964.htm
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Salk Institute Partners with the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to Study Extreme Obesity-Related Genetic Disorder
The Salk Institute, a leading institution on biological research has partnered with the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to dig into and unlock the mysteries of Prader-Willi syndrome and its obesity related impacts. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/prader_willi/syndrome_research/prweb1071314.htm
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Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program Begins Amid Controversy; while Home Care Delivered Provides Uninterrupted Diabetes Supply Service to Beneficiaries
July 1, 2008 marked the anticipated implementation of Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program, affecting the medical supply needs of thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries across 10 Metropolitan Areas throughout the country. As a Contract Supplier selected to provide Mail-order Diabetes Testing Supplies to Medicare Beneficiaries, Home Care Delivered offers customers a wide selection of products, hassle-free ordering, insurance verification, claims processing, and no-charge delivery. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1072704.htm
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Breakthrough "Neuro Nutrition" Targets the Brain and Vagus Nerve To Boost the Body's Immune, Hormone and Neurological Systems
The Vagus Nerve is the body's most powerful anti-inflammatory system, controlling digestion, detoxification, glucose metabolism as well as immune reciprocity. A new class of "polar lipids" can now nourish the cell membranes of neurons for unprecedented results in fighting the ravages of stress, inflammation, insomnia and toxicity as well as improving energy, immune and brain function*. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/QuantumMedicine/Seminar/prweb1068924.htm