Some genetic features associated with modern diseases are ancient

Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, can cause rashes that itch and sting. So why would a genetic susceptibility to this and other ailments persist for hundreds of thousands of years, afflicting our ancient ancestors, and us?
That’s the question scientists are asking after discovering that g…
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FDA mulls release of genetically altered mosquitoes

January 31, 2015, 7:48 AM|Federal health officials are considering releasing millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys to head off two deadly diseases. But thousands of residents are uneasy about the move, signing petitions to stop the test. Molecular biologist Dr. Christie…
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Cholesterol risk to heart health starts in young adulthood

January 31, 2015, 7:36 AM|CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in on new guidance about cholesterol and technology that may help diagnose concussions.

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University of Virginia confirms mumps case on campus

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia has issued an alert to students following a confirmed case of mumps on the campus, CBS Charlottesville affiliate WCAV-TV reports.
Officials said Friday there were four other suspected cases of the virus, but they’re awaiting final test results for…
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Superbug Fear Meets Super Bowl With Sexy Ad For Antibiotic-Free Burger

At the end of an ad set to air during Super Bowl XLIX, a scantily-clad supermodel takes a bite out of Carl’s Jr.’s new “All-Natural” hamburger. Bold letters flash across the screen: No Antibiotics.
The risqué nature of the commercial has triggered some controversy, but perhaps not as im…
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Soccer-Player airlifted to hospital after injury in English game

LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Tommy Smith, a footballer for second-tier English club Huddersfield Town, had to be taken to hospital by helicopter after suffering a head injury in their game against Leeds.
Smith, a 22-year-old defender, had to be taken off the pitch on a s…
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Chile’s Bachelet takes on conservatives with plan to ease abortion ban

By Anthony Esposito
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s president, Michelle Bachelet, unveiled plans on Saturday to ease a complete ban on abortions in the socially conservative South American country.
In a televised address, leftist Bachelet said she was sending Con…
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Corn oil has greater effects on blood cholesterol than extra virgin olive oil

A study published in the January/February 2015 issue of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology indicates corn oil significantly reduces cholesterol more than extra virgin olive oil with favorable changes in both total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
“The study results suggest corn oil …
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Study reveals effects of internet, mobile and video games on young students

A study conducted by researchers at the UAB, the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS) and the FPCEE Blanquerna (Ramon Llull University), and which included the methodological support of the Institute for Primary Healthcare Research (IDIAP Jordi Gol), has analysed the use of information and…
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Researchers reveal why many African-American women are diagnosed with deadly forms of breast cancer

Researchers have uncovered new information that may begin to explain why many African-American women are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive, often deadly forms of breast cancer, which strengthens the evidence that increased dietary folate intake may prove to be an effective strategy for…
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Researchers reveal why many African-American women are diagnosed with deadly forms of breast cancer

Researchers have uncovered new information that may begin to explain why many African-American women are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive, often deadly forms of breast cancer, which strengthens the evidence that increased dietary folate intake may prove to be…
Source: Researchers reveal why many African-American women are diagnosed with deadly forms of breast cancer

Study reveals effects of internet, mobile and video games on young students

A study conducted by researchers at the UAB, the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS) and the FPCEE Blanquerna (Ramon Llull University), and which included the methodological support of the Institute for Primary Healthcare Research (IDIAP Jordi Gol), has analysed the use…
Source: Study reveals effects of internet, mobile and video games on young students

Corn oil has greater effects on blood cholesterol than extra virgin olive oil

A study published in the January/February 2015 issue of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology indicates corn oil significantly reduces cholesterol more than extra virgin olive oil with favorable changes in both total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
“The s…
Source: Corn oil has greater effects on blood cholesterol than extra virgin olive oil

Chile’s Bachelet takes on conservatives with plan to ease abortion ban

By Anthony Esposito
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s president, Michelle Bachelet, unveiled plans on Saturday to ease a complete ban on abortions in the socially conservative South American country.
In a televised address, leftist Bac…
Source: Chile’s Bachelet takes on conservatives with plan to ease abortion ban

Soccer-Player airlifted to hospital after injury in English game

LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Tommy Smith, a footballer for second-tier English club Huddersfield Town, had to be taken to hospital by helicopter after suffering a head injury in their game against Leeds.
Smith, a 22-year-old defender, had to be t…
Source: Soccer-Player airlifted to hospital after injury in English game

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About What’s Going on With Bruce Jenner in One Sentence

No matter how many outlets — from trashy gossip rags to (supposedly) reputable entertainment magazines — make claims about Bruce Jenner’s current “journey,” as Kim Kardashian recently put it, citing however many anonymous sources “close to the family” (even if those sources turn out to b…
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Analysis of awareness of health knowledge among rural residents in Western China

1 School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, HuBei Province, China

2 College of Medical…
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Study protocol for young & strong: a cluster randomized design to increase attention to unique issues faced by young women with newly diagnosed breast cancer

1 University of Rhode Island, Kingston 02881, RI, USA

2 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston 02215, MA, USA

3 …
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A web-based intervention for abused women: the New Zealand isafe randomised controlled trial protocol

1 Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

2 Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland…
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Disclosure of HIV test results by women to their partners following antenatal HIV testing: a population-based cross-sectional survey among slum dwellers in Kampala Uganda

1 Child Health and Development Centre, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda

2 Ndejje University, Kampala, Uganda
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Source:Disclosure of HIV test results by women to their partners following antenatal HIV testing: a population-based cross-sectional survey among slum dwellers in Kampala Uganda