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Wednesday, 03 May 2006 |
 A new treatment for skin cancer made from the sap of a common garden weed has proven effective on 71 percent of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). In phase II test results released this week in Australia, the PEP005 Topical gel cleared up the most common type of skin cancer in just two applications on two consecutive days.
Petty spurge (Euphorbia peplus) has been used for years in Australia to treat cancerous spots on the skin. A toxic, milky sap within the plant normally causes blisters and rash, but when applied directly to a cancerous growth causes swelling and an enlarged sore which eventually develops a scab that dries and falls off. . . |
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Read more... [Aussie Skin Cancer Trial a Success]
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Tuesday, 02 May 2006 |
What do Barbra Streisand, Donny Osmond, Carly Simon, and 17 million Americans have in common? They have all suffered from an anxiety disorder, one of America's most common mental illnesses. Individuals who suffer from an anxiety disorder experience a variety of symptoms that may include spontaneous panic attacks, endlessly checking and rechecking their actions, persistent and uncontrollable worry, and anxiety in social situations.
Freedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984 by Mary Guardino as an outgrowth of her own personal experiences with anxiety and depression for more than 25 years. Today is a free screening day at participating clinics. Type in your zip code here to find the nearest location. Mental health professionals are available for this screening as part of a free national outreach program to help individuals learn about effective treatments.... |
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Read more... [Free Help for Sufferers of Anxiety on National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day, May 3]
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Wednesday, 26 April 2006 |
A new therapeutic approach to treating obesity uses a naturally occurring hormone. The best news is that the chemical comes from our own bodies, so there would be no nasty side effects, and from reading this report it looks like it really works:
Boosting oxyntomodulin, limits appetite and raises activity levels at the same time - leading to speedy but healthy weight loss rates, a UK study suggests. The hormone tells us we are full after a meal, but the obese have less of it. ( more) |
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Wednesday, 26 April 2006 |
The book, The Wisdom Paradox: How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger As Your Brain Grows Older , by Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, inspired several optimistic articles about aging, beginning with this item on the excellent Web site, Lime.com:
Aging does not always lead to loss and deterioration — it can also bring about rebirth and renewal. Ongoing research into the changing state of the older brain has revealed some refreshingly good news.
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Sunday, 23 April 2006 |
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CTV reports on Bioengineers at the University of Calgary who have successfully grown insulin-producing cells in a lab, which they say marks a major breakthrough in diabetes research.
The team of scientists hope to eventually transplant lab-grown, insulin-producing cells directly into the bodies of patients with Type 1 diabetes. |
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