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Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson's disease

Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson's disease, according to a study by Université Laval researchers published in the online edition of the FASEB Journal, the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

27 Nov 2007

Low levels of "good" cholesterol make it difficult to recover from stroke

People are at an increased risk of memory problems and greater disability after stroke if they have low levels of “good” cholesterol and high levels of homocysteine, an amino acid acquired mostly from eating meat.

27 Nov 2007

Nicotine patches can enhance cognitive function among newly recovering alcoholics with a history of smoking

Detoxified alcoholics in the early stages of recovery tend to have impaired cognitive functioning.

27 Nov 2007

Study of Mexican Americans shows that polymorphisms of the CYP2E1 gene enhance susceptibility to alcoholism

Mexican Americans make up 66 percent of the U.S. Hispanic population and, when compared to other ethnic groups, show high rates of heavy drinking and alcohol-related problems.

27 Nov 2007

Living donors may be best source of insulin-producing islets for diabetes treatment

According to a new study in Clinical Transplantation, obtaining islet cells (clusters of pancreatic cells that create insulin) from living donors may be a solution to the shortage of islets available for transplantation.

27 Nov 2007

Communication key to tackling cardiovascular disease

Despite the increasing evidence that managing high cholesterol reduces cardiovascular events, many people do not achieve recommended lipid levels.

27 Nov 2007

More evidence that biological factors play a significant role in the development of sexual orientation

A study of men in Ontario, Canada provides a new twist on the connection between sexual/relational orientation and right or left-handedness.

27 Nov 2007

Computed tomography angiography accurate in detecting coronary artery disease

Computed tomography (CT) angiography is as accurate as an invasive angiogram in detecting coronary artery disease, according to the findings of the first two prospective multicenter 64-slice scanner trials presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

27 Nov 2007

Brain pattern associated with genetic risk of obsessive compulsive disorder

Cambridge researchers have discovered that individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and their close family members have distinctive patterns in their brain structure.

27 Nov 2007

Gender and friendship influences adolescent alcohol use

Adolescents who drink alcohol, smoke and/or use drugs tend to have peers who do the same.

27 Nov 2007

Problematic drinking and alcohol dependence linked to high number of sex partners

Previous studies have linked heavy drinking and conduct disorder to high-risk sexual behaviors that can, in turn, lead to unintended pregnancies, infection, and damage to reproductive health.

27 Nov 2007

Acute renal failure after non-cardiac operations

Patients undergoing major, non-cardiac surgery have a one percent risk of developing kidney failure, and those who do have kidney damage are at increased risk of death within a month after their operation.

26 Nov 2007

Non-Caucasians at higher risk for severe metastatic breast cancer pain

A new study finds significant racial differences in the risk of pain related to metastatic breast cancer.

26 Nov 2007

Major clinical trial of osteoporosis screening begins

Researchers are looking for local women in the Weston/North Somerset area over the age of 70 to take part in the second phase of a major clinical trial to find out if screening older women for osteoporosis can help to reduce the numbers who suffer bone fractures.

26 Nov 2007

Pain relief from cannabis depends on how much you smoke

A study by American researchers suggests that smoking a moderate amount of cannabis (marijuana) may relieve pain but smoking high doses may increase pain.

26 Nov 2007

Alcohol and second-hand smoke a deadly combo

According to a new study the combination of alcohol and second-hand smoke can cause damage to the heart.

26 Nov 2007

People with rare type of memory loss still sensitive to others, study shows

People with a devastating brain injury that has wiped out many of their personal memories may still be able to understand other people's feelings and intentions, according to a joint study by the Rotman Research Institute at the Baycrest Centre for Aging and the Brain, and York University's Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health.

22 Nov 2007

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Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson's disease

Low levels of "good" cholesterol make it difficult to recover from stroke

Nicotine patches can enhance cognitive function among newly recovering alcoholics with a history of smoking

Study of Mexican Americans shows that polymorphisms of the CYP2E1 gene enhance susceptibility to alcoholism

Living donors may be best source of insulin-producing islets for diabetes treatment

Communication key to tackling cardiovascular disease

More evidence that biological factors play a significant role in the development of sexual orientation

Computed tomography angiography accurate in detecting coronary artery disease

Brain pattern associated with genetic risk of obsessive compulsive disorder

Gender and friendship influences adolescent alcohol use

Problematic drinking and alcohol dependence linked to high number of sex partners

Acute renal failure after non-cardiac operations

Non-Caucasians at higher risk for severe metastatic breast cancer pain

Major clinical trial of osteoporosis screening begins

Pain relief from cannabis depends on how much you smoke

Alcohol and second-hand smoke a deadly combo

People with rare type of memory loss still sensitive to others, study shows

Higher ozone levels linked to greater heart risk associated with high temperatures

Hundreds of strokes avoidable, says study

Non-smokers the big winners when it comes to smoking bans

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