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5/23/2013
A baby boy has received a life-saving implant to help keep him breathing, courtesy of a 3-D printer. Researchers at the University of Michigan used a 3-D printer to create a custom-made tiny, flexible splint that will grow with the baby. The splint is flexible enough to move when he breathes, but firm enough to prevent his air tube from flopping shut. The baby suffered from a rare disorder in which one of the airways in his lungs collapsed when he exhaled. The research is published in "The New England Journal of Medicine,"
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5/22/2013
An inexpensive daily regimen of common vitamins can delay the start of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. Researchers found that vitamins B6 and B12, combined with folic acid, slowed the decline of gray matter in the brain areas affected by Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say the supplements cost about 30 cents a day in pharmacies and health food stores. The study is published this week in "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."
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5/21/2013
Having a morning cup of joe could be more than just a little pick me up to the start the day. Studies show moderate amounts of coffee could be good for your heart and brain. Experts at Cleveland Clinic say the way to reap the most benefits from coffee is to drink it black or with a little bit of skim milk. They say adding lots of sugar and cream only adds calories.
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5/20/2013
One in eight Americans over the age of 60 reports increasing memory loss, raising concerns of an Alzheimer Disease crisis as the baby-boom generation gets older, a large government study finds. And its bugging the youngest members of that age group the most.
Nearly 13 percent people 60 or older reported confusion or memory loss happening more often or getting worse over the past 12 months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.
Of these people , one-third reported that confusion or or memory loss interfered with their work, social activities or ability to do household chores, the CDC found in analyzing a survey of 59,000 people in 21 states.
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5/15/2013
National Transportation Safety Board is recommending the lowering of the blood alcohol limit for driving to .05. Cleveland Clinic Dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick says the new limits would amount to as much as three drinks per hour for men and one or two for women. She also believes that could be good fo the the nations health. Experts believe men shouldnt have more than two drinks per day, while women just one per day for health reasons.
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5/14/2013
A new study has found a link between work-related exhaustion and the rate of biological aging. Conducted by the "Plos-One" journal, it reveals that excessive workplace stress has a harmful effect on critical DNA cells. Researchers measured the length of these DNA sections, called telomeres, and found that individuals with the most job stress had the shortest. On the other hand, those who said they experienced little to no stress or exhaustion from their job had longer telomeres. The study said the link between the two was still signifincant even after adjusting the numbers for contributing factors like socioeconomic and marital status, smoking, and a body mass index.
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