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Findings from a recent Newcastle University study could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease in early stages, which could lead to earlier treatment and better quality of life. The majority of people with the disease experience a series of motor-related (or movement-related) symptoms, which are considered the main symptoms of the Parkinson’s. However, the study found a […]
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If you or your child has a peanut allergy, you live in constant fear of exposure to a fatal allergic reaction. Currently all you can do is avoid peanuts, as no treatment for the allergen has been discovered. However, the good news is that U.S. scientists have been developing a peanut allergy therapy meant to […]
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A new study from the National Institutes of Health has found that drinking artificially sweetened beverages can increase your chances of falling into a depression. The study monitored the beverage consumption of approximately 264,000 adults between the ages of 50 and 71 from 1995 until 1996, and found that drinks sweetened with aspartame led to […]
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Australian scientists have found that insulin can be administered without an injection. This is welcome news for the over 371 million people living with diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation. New research reveals that insulin binds to its receptor in cells, which allows the body to absorb sugar (or glucose) from the blood for […]
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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning those who take insomnia drugs before bedtime to lower the dosage. The recommendation is prompted by the fact that insomnia drugs taken at night can impair alertness and safe driving up until the next morning’s commute. New data on prescription insomnia treatments marketed under the brand names […]
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