Mickie Anderson
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Half the inks tested in a study contained polyethylene glycol, which can cause organ damage with repeated exposure. Some contained allergens. Others had antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections.
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Although research has seen this before, the big news is that he was able to control the arm for seven months. That’s far longer than the typical day or two such experiments last.
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A recent national survey shows that Americans financed $74 billion last year to cover health care payments. And what’s worse: Most of them had health insurance.
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A panel of experts say the best beverages for children are tap water, plain pasteurized cow’s milk and, in limited amounts, 100% fruit or vegetable juice. Of course, they may not jump for joy at this news.
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Brown fat is different from the white fat that parks around our bellies. Brown fat is full of mitochondria, cellular powerhouses that generate heat rather than store energy.
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A research team finds that 25% of patients who appear unresponsive might be conscious but unable to show that awareness. The phenomenon is called cognitive motor dissociation.
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Researchers find that “switching off” a protein with an injected antibody increased the healthy lifespan of older mice by almost 25%. The treated mice had lesser cancers and were free from frailty.