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Cells change identity in promising breakthrough
By MALCOLM RITTER, AP Science Writer; Aug 27, 2008 07:28 PM PDT
AP - Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases. Full Story
Sleep quality drops with age, but effects diminish
Aug 28, 2008 02:22 PM PDT, ReutersReuters - Men and women in their 80s and 90s sleep less and have poorer quality sleep than young individuals, but they are also less likely to report feeling unrested or overly sleepy the next day, investigators report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Brain dysfunction may explain fibromyalgia symptoms
Aug 28, 2008 02:21 PM PDT, ReutersReuters - Dysfunction in a portion of the brain may explain some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome, researchers suggest in a paper published in the Journal of Rheumatology
Brain injury study adds to Alzheimer's enigma
Aug 28, 2008 02:19 PM PDT, ReutersReuters - Levels of a protein linked with Alzheimer's disease rise as people recover from brain injuries - a surprising finding that may help explain why injuries boost the risk of developing the disease, U.S. and Italian researchers said on Thursday.
New Katrina death tally: Half of victims 75 and up
Aug 28, 2008 02:05 PM PDT, Associated PressAP - As New Orleans residents warily track another threatening storm, a new report presents the clearest picture yet of deaths from Katrina in Louisiana. Of the nearly 1,000 who died, almost half were 75 or older, according to researchers.
Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat
Aug 28, 2008 02:01 PM PDT, HealthDayHealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay) -- One in four women in the United States carries a bacterium that could cause a debilitating and life-threatening infection in their newborn babies. And many don't know it.
Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan
Aug 28, 2008 02:01 PM PDT, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Fires in the home can spread quickly, so it's important to devise a fire safety plan.
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk
Aug 28, 2008 02:01 PM PDT, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A herniated (sometimes called "ruptured") disk in the back or neck can cause severe pain and numbness.
Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving
Aug 28, 2008 02:01 PM PDT, HealthDayHealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- The ability to brake suddenly while driving is fully returned six weeks following bunion surgery, researchers say.
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 28, 2008
Aug 28, 2008 02:01 PM PDT, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Health Highlights: Aug. 28, 2008
Aug 28, 2008 02:01 PM PDT, HealthDayHealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
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