Archive: 06/09/2008
Family history and screening for colorectal cancer
A new study indicates that African Americans with a family history of colorectal cancer are less likely to be screened than African Americans at average risk for the disease. There is also some evidence to indicate that AA ...
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Ongoing study continues to show that extra sleep improves athletic performance
Getting extra sleep over an extended period of time improves athletic performance, mood and alertness, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday at the SLEEP 2008 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated ...
Jun 09, 2008 |
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Diet prior to pregnancy determines sheep's gender
Maternal diet influences the chances of having male or female offspring. Research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology has demonstrated that ewes fed a diet enrich ...
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Jun 09, 2008 |
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New pathogen from pigs' stomach ulcers
Scientists have isolated a new bacterium in pigs' stomachs thanks to a pioneering technique, offering hope of new treatments to people who suffer with stomach ulcers, according to research published in the June issue of the ...
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Jun 09, 2008 |
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Study finds Chinese food good for your heart
A clinical study on patients who have suffered a heart attack found that a partially purified extract of Chinese red yeast rice, Xuezhikang (XZK), reduced the risk of repeat heart attacks by 45%, revascularization (bypass ...
Jun 09, 2008 |
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