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The Appendix Is Useful After All
The appendix has long been considered a vestigial and useless organ, which only reminds us of its presence when it flares up and creates a life-threatning appendicitis. Darwin speculated that it was left behind by evolution when we evolved from plant-eaters into omnivores.... Nintendo Wii Hospitalzing At Least 10 Per Week
Was watching Fox News and had to get this up before someone else. Can you believe video games are injuring so many folks? Ay yi yi. " The growing toll has prompted NHS doctors to warn of the dangers. Wii-itis sufferers usually have excruciating pain in the... Current restrictions on marijuana research are absurd
"The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely related to those found in Cannabis sativa, better known as marijuana [see "The Brain's Own Marijuana," by Roger A. Nicoll and Bradley E. Alger. These compounds are called endogenous cannabinoids or... Appendicitis Linked to Pollution
Researchers have established a link between pollution and appendicitis after noticing that hospital patient numbers spiked on days when pollution was high. Over 45,000 patients were surveyed between 1999 and... Go Green with Your Tea
Eastern cultures have long since associated tea with a healthy diet, but is there any backing or prove that green tea is actually good for you? A new study shows that green tea keeps arteries relaxed and flexible,... "Worms-Under-Skin" Disease Puzzles Scienists
Is it caused by a bacteria or fungus?To the nearly 10,000 families suffering from the symptoms Morgellons disease, it doesn't matter. The disease, blamed on everything from alien abductions and government...
created by thescribetony | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Happiness May Be Good for Your Health
This is positively shocking! Who knew that being positive could make you feel better? Or that feeling better might make you feel more positive? I heart science. And my heart hearts happy. "A happy heart just...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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757 views | 10 recommendations | 4 comments
Conditions Linked to Deficiencies of Magnesium
Reviews mitral valve prolapse as a symptom of a magnesium deficiency as well as anxiety and psychiatric disorders, asthma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue ... http://www.ctds.info/5_13_magnesium.htmlMagnesium
Explains what it is, where it's found in foods, how deficiencies occur, the risks of too much, and current issues and controversies.http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium.aspHow Magnesium Helps PCOS
An under-recognized but important aspect of PCOS is chronic inflammation, which worsens its symptoms -- and is a risk factor for heart disease.The mineral magnesium has been shown to reduce chronic inflammation.Many women are deficient in magnesium but may not be aware of...Research breakthrough for fighting superbugs
"Kudos and props to the research team at The University of British Columbia and Inimex Pharmaceuticals with the announcement of a stunning new breakthrough in the ongoing struggle against drug-resistant bacteria. Principal investigator Robert Hancock commented, “Antibiotics...
created by nukegingrich | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Teenagers Break Out Under Stress
"Teen-agers who claim that stress makes them break out are telling the truth: The stress of taking an exam can make pimples worse, researchers reported on Tuesday. And surprisingly, inflammation may be to blame and not greasy skin, said Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, a professor of...Snack Attack Gene Link
"A gene that plays a role in inflammation and fever has been found to regulate body weight too, by curbing our urge to snack at night. When the gene is turned off, activity during the hours of sleep goes up, along with the drive to eat, a discovery that suggests a new way to...Medicine at the top of the world
"Medicine at the top of the world Jan 4th 2007 From The Economist print edition An expedition to Everest may improve the chances of people in intensive care LYING in an intensive-care ward is a world away from...Ahead Of Their Time
"How doctors are rethinking the growing problem of preterm births--by focusing on the moms, not the babies. In the U.S., one of the richest countries in the world, the number of babies born too early keeps going up--and with all their medical savvy, doctors can't figure out...
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