Marijuana might help in fighting breast cancer.

A compound found in cannabis may prove to be effective at helping stop the spread of breast cancer cells throughout the body.  The study, by scientists at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, is raising hope that CBD, a compound found in Cannabis sativa, could be the first non-toxic agent to show promise in [...]

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Children prone to brain damage, even at low amounts of lead

Sciencedaily reports that even very small amounts of lead in children’s blood — amounts well below the current federal standard — are associated with reduced IQ scores, finds a new, six-year Cornell study. The study examined the effect of lead exposure on cognitive function in children whose blood-lead levels (BLLs) were below the Centers for [...]

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Your spit talks, yes even cancer

Drowsy Driving
A simple spit test could soon help police officers keep tired drivers off the road. Sleep researcher Paul Shaw and his team at the Washington University School of Medicine have discovered that amylase, an enzyme in saliva, correlates to sleepiness. The scientists observed high levels of amylase in volunteers deprived of sleep for [...]

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Indicators of early stage ovarian cancer

New research explains why some ovarian cancer patients are dying, while others survive, despite similar surgical and post-operative treatment. The findings show that the difference between life and death can many times be explained by the different biological properties of the tumors. Understanding ovarian cancer biomarkers, such as clear cell tumors, and the exploration of [...]

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Alcohol and Breast Cancer

From CNN:
We’ve heard for nearly a decade about the benefits of alcohol — red wine in particular. It’s good for your heart and may have other positive effects. In moderation, we thought, it’s not only OK, but actually good for us. But now there’s a different risk to consider: New research appears to show a [...]

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