A natural cure for Alzheimer’s

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Canadian fish eaters threatened by Fukushima radiation
“After the world’s worst nuclear accident in 25 years, authorities in Canada said people living here were safe and faced no health risks from the fallout from Fukushima.”

Breast Cancer Surgery Rules Are Called Unclear
“Nearly half of women who had lumpectomies for had second operations they may not have needed because surgeons have been unable to agree on guidelines for the most common operation for breast cancer, a new study finds.”

Meet the Giants Chiropractor
“The road to the Super Bowl is fraught with neck spasms, aching legs and sore hamstrings. But when the Giants head west to Indianapolis, Dr. Rob DeStefano will be there to smooth out those pulled muscles and stiff necks.”

Coconut Oil Touted as Alzheimer’s Remedy
“Researchers say the ketones found in coconut oil have slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in some people and may actually prevent it.”

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Exercise Builds Bones in Teens

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Few teenagers think much about osteoporosis, but science suggests that adolescence is a critical time for accumulating bone mass and preventing osteoporosis in the future—and getting exercise may play a role. A new study found that teens who engage in regular vigorous physical activity have higher bone mass than teens who exercise moderately or lightly, which may have implications for their osteoporosis risk in adulthood.

Doctor texting during surgery paralyzes patient

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Sodium-Saturated Diet Is a Threat for All
“Maybe you think you don’t have to worry about salt. After all, you don’t have high blood pressure, you’re not overweight and you exercise regularly.”

Debate Persists on Deadly Flu Made Airborne
The young scientist, normally calm and measured, seemed edgy when he stopped by his boss’s office. “You are not going to believe this one,” he told Ron Fouchier, a virologist at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam. “I think we have an airborne H5N1 virus.”

Broccoli Chemical Stems Breast Cancer Cells
“Sulfur compounds in broccoli stop creation of breast cancer stem cells; Effect should extend to kale, cabbage, and broccoli’s many ‘cruciferous’ cousins.”

As Doctors Use More Devices, Potential for Distraction Grows
“Hospitals and doctors’ offices, hoping to curb medical error, have invested heavily to put computers, smartphones and other devices into the hands of medical staff for instant access to patient data, drug information and case studies.”

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