Researchers Discover How Worms May Soothe Ulcerative Colitis

December 31, 2010

Findings Identify Potential Strategies for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Newswise — A new study involving a man who swallowed worm eggs to relieve symptoms of ulcerative colitis sheds light on how worms promote healing in the intestine. the study, published today in Science Translational Medicine, also identifies potential targets for more conventional ways of treating [...]

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‘Asian flush’ red flag for risk of cancer

December 31, 2010

Pjbrooks / PLoSmedicine.org A condition called ‘Asian flush’ happens to certain people of Asian descent after they have consumed alcohol. the red blush, shown on right, is the result of a deficient gene. Diane Mapes writes:between the brisk cold and the holiday cheer, many of us get a little red in the face this time [...]

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How long after a tick bite do symptoms of lyme disease show up?

December 31, 2010

I recently found a tick in my hair and it didnt seem engorged or anything. I'm nervous and paranoid-just part of my…being I guess. So ya, thank you! The typical incubation period is from 7 to 14 days but can vary from 3 to 36 days.

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Triathlete leaves cancer in wake

December 31, 2010

AARON GOILE – Waikato Times Shanel Cornille is going to enjoy Christmas a whole lot more this time round. On December 23 last year the Hamilton woman was diagnosed with cervical cancer. But after fighting through the disease, the 29-year-old is back to full fitness and is set to prove her oncologist wrong when she [...]

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What are the signs and symptoms of hepatitis B? How to prevent it?

December 31, 2010

To prevent it get the vaccination! hepatitis means inflamation of liver.the main symptoms are:1)mild type of fever;2)cold and flu type symptoms;3)indication of jaundice;4)severe weakness;5)loss of appetite,vomiting sensation.there are vaccines which can prevent hepatitis b. Nowadays you can go for a vaccination at your GP. The vaccination combine both Hep a and B and is supposed [...]

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Is there any way to quickly and completely alleviate nausea associated with indigestion?

December 31, 2010

I get indigestion occasionally, and almost every time I get a lot of shaking, with nausea (and eventually vomiting if I don't take an antacid or something). If I vomit, all symptoms go away immediately and I feel better. Problem is, I don't _want_ to vomit because I hate that feeling! so, anyone with similar [...]

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Equine COPD & Heaves : What you Should Know

December 31, 2010

Dec 29, 2010 Lisa Hudson This is an overview of Equine COPD & Heaves: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention. Does your horse have a persistant cough? does he easily get out of breath when exercising? Have you noticed a slight wheezing asthmatic type sound when he breathes? If you have answered yes to any of these [...]

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Have restless legs syndrome during pregnancy? It may reappear later on

December 31, 2010

Public release date: 6-Dec-2010 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Rachel Serokarseroka@aan.com651-695-2738American Academy of Neurology ST. PAUL, Minn. ? Women with transient restless legs syndrome (RLS) during pregnancy appear to be at a higher risk of developing a chronic form of RLS later in life or have the same symptoms during future pregnancies, according [...]

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Salt Allergy Symptoms: Allergic Reaction and Intolerance to Salt

December 31, 2010

People may think they have salt allergy when actually they are allergic to something in the salt and not salt itself. People need a certain amount of salt in their bodies for survival so developing an allergy to sodium is most unlikely. There are various kinds of salt. One can be allergic to one or [...]

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In Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Vitamin D May Treat And Prevent Allergic Reaction To Mold

December 31, 2010

Vitamin D may be an effective therapy to treat and even prevent allergy to a common mold that can cause severe complications for patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma, according to researchers from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Results of [...]

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