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Image via Wikipedia The latest Grand Rounds has been posted – with a wonderful theme – Around the world in 80 days! It’s at R.L. Bates’ blog, “Suture For A Living” and it’s a HUGE collection of great medical posts. You should read her blog regularly, too. She covers a wide range of topics […] Image via Wikipedia New research has found a gene in mice that when blocked can prevent mice from getting obese no matter how fat-rich the diet they consume may be. The gene, appropriately named IKKE, produces a protein kinase. Protein kinases are enzymes that effectively turn other proteins on or off. The proteins that […] Image via Wikipedia There has been lots of news about H1N1 this week – most of it very good. First off, vaccine trials are going well so far. Second, several groups have advised that drugs and vaccines against swine flu should be reserved for the most at-risk (children, young adults and the elderly) and […] Image via Wikipedia We all know sugar is bad for our teeth. And for our diet in general if we eat to much. And controlling the intake of sugar is critical for Diabetes sufferers. So it probably shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that researchers are finding yet another way that sugar is […] Image via Wikipedia Sleep – that is. Nowadays everyone is pushing their limits even though it is well known that it is important for health. The common wisdom is that eight hours a night is what you want. Studies galore support the notion that at least seven hours a night are the right amount. […] Image by alvi2047 via Flickr There has been a lot of rumor and gossip about H1N1 vaccine’s that are going to be used without testing – but the rumors are just that. In fact human trials are just starting for vaccines with four different companies testing vaccines. The tests and approvals have been fast […] |
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