Friday, February 10, 2012

health news



Alzheimer's / Dementia photo
Cancer Drug Reverses Symptoms Of Alzheimer's In Mice
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
A drug approved for the treatment of cancer appears to quickly reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's in mice, according to a new study from the US published in the journal Science on Thursday... [read article]

Cancer / Oncology photo
Fasting May Boost Chemo By Weakening Cancer Cells
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
Fasting was as effective as chemotherapy in delaying growth of specific tumors in mice and boosted the effectiveness of chemotherapy on melanoma, glioma, and breast cancer cells... [read article]

Psychology / Psychiatry photo
Facebook Use Affects Mood Differently To Stress And Relaxation
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
Researchers measured people's physical and psychological responses while they used Facebook, performed a stressful task, or just relaxed, and found each of these activities appears to have a different effect on mood and arousal. Dr... [read article]

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