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Expanding Knowledge: 07/01/2009 - 08/01/2009
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New Threat: Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Causes Deadly Pneumonia. By: S L. Baker, features writer. At first, it was primarily one of the most common hospital-acquired infections. But in recent years, new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often dubbed "super bugs", have popped up in communities and caused severe, even life-threatening infections in otherwise healthy people, involving the skin, heart, blood or bones. Healthy patients hit by flesh-eating bacteria. 8226; Practice good hygiene. 8226;...
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Expanding Knowledge: 02/01/2010 - 03/01/2010
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Dangers of Plaque and Gingivitis to Your Health. Reviewed By Michael W. Smith, MD. Sticky bacterial plaque that builds up on your teeth. Inflamed, bleeding gums. They don't just threaten your dental health. A growing body of research finds that bacteria and inflammation in your mouth are also associated with other problems, including heart attack and dementia, and may well jeopardize your overall health. Plaque and Its Effects on Your Dental Health. Periodontal and Other Diseases. To date, scientists hav...
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Expanding Knowledge: 10/01/2009 - 11/01/2009
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Diesel Exhaust Causes Cancer to Grow. By: SL. Baker. Diesel exhaust smells nasty, looks filthy and can make you cough. But there's an even more important reason to avoid the pollutant that's spouted from countless buses and cars: diesel exhaust is linked to the growth of cancerous tumors. Now researchers at Ohio State University have discovered how diesel fumes can spur on malignancies - diesel exhaust causes new blood vessels to grow that serve as a food supply for cancerous tumors. We need to raise pub...
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Expanding Knowledge: Eating blueberries slashes colon cancer risk by 57 percent, animal study finds
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Eating blueberries slashes colon cancer risk by 57 percent, animal study finds. A compound found in blueberries shows promise of preventing colon cancer, according to a new study. Scientists at Rutgers University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducted a joint study on animals, and found that the compound - called pterostilbene. Colon Cleanse Your Way To Better Health. Reddy cited a recent study by co-author Agnes Rimando of the Department of Agriculture. Rimando demonstrated that blueberrie...
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Expanding Knowledge: Milk Destroys Antioxidant Benefits in Blueberries
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Milk Destroys Antioxidant Benefits in Blueberries. By: Barbara L. Minton. Not much is better than a bowl of fresh blueberries. Bursting with flavor and sweetness, low in calories, and packed with nutrients and antioxidants, these tiny fruits are anti-aging superstars. There is however one word of caution. Blueberries lose their power when eaten with milk. Blueberries have a high affinity for milk protein. The effects of ferulic and caffeic acids on neurons may be what give blueberries their ability to in...
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Expanding Knowledge: 12/01/2009 - 01/01/2010
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Eating blueberries slashes colon cancer risk by 57 percent, animal study finds. A compound found in blueberries shows promise of preventing colon cancer, according to a new study. Scientists at Rutgers University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducted a joint study on animals, and found that the compound - called pterostilbene. Colon Cleanse Your Way To Better Health. Reddy cited a recent study by co-author Agnes Rimando of the Department of Agriculture. Rimando demonstrated that blueberrie...
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Expanding Knowledge: Dangers of Plaque & Gingivitis to Your Health
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Dangers of Plaque and Gingivitis to Your Health. Reviewed By Michael W. Smith, MD. Sticky bacterial plaque that builds up on your teeth. Inflamed, bleeding gums. They don't just threaten your dental health. A growing body of research finds that bacteria and inflammation in your mouth are also associated with other problems, including heart attack and dementia, and may well jeopardize your overall health. Plaque and Its Effects on Your Dental Health. Periodontal and Other Diseases. To date, scientists hav...
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Expanding Knowledge: 05/01/2009 - 06/01/2009
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Eye Floaters and Spots. By Judith Lee and Gretchyn Bailey; reviewed by Vance Thompson, MD. You may sometimes see small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision; they are called floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank wall or blue sky. Floaters are actually tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous, the clear jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eye. Eye Floaters and Spots: Symptoms and Signs. Some people experience flashes of light that app...
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Expanding Knowledge: 04/01/2009 - 05/01/2009
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Children's bath products tainted with probable carcinogens. By Beth Daley, Globe Staff. UPDATE: I've been inundated with requests where to find safer products. Read to the end of the blog for info from Campaign for Safe Cosmetics about that question. Dozens of children’s bath products sold across New England are tainted with chemicals the federal government say are likely carcinogens, a new report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow say. A spokeswoman for Johnson an...
