Scientists claim fat-free milk could relieve constipation
Writing in Nutrition a group of Turkish scientists investigated the effects of fat-free milk supplementation on constipation and levels of motilin and ghrelin – both of which affect intestinal mobility.

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Working rotating shifts may increase risk of developing IBS and abdominal pain
Nurses participating in shift work, especially those working rotating shifts, face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule, according to research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

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Professor receives patent for research
An SRU professor was granted a U.S. patent for a compound that kills parasitic worms that affect about 30 million people in tropical areas. Dr. Wayne Forbes, assistant professor of biology, said that he applied for the patent in 2003 and it was finalized at the end of February 2010.

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A personal story of a peaceful ending
This is a very personal story of living gracefully with a fatal diagnosis. When I wrote “Jane Brody’s Guide to the Great Beyond,” I had no idea that I’d be putting its precepts into practice in my immediate family within a year of publication. But as I said in the book, “You never know.” You never know when your time will be up, and so it is best to prepare for the end sooner rather than later.

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Kids help Fremont mom deliver baby
At first blush, Alana Sanders had an easy delivery: one push and out came a 9-pound, 4-ounce boy. But there were a couple of major complications. Sanders gave birth to Joseph while standing up in her bathroom, and the only people around to help were her three children, ages 2, 9 and 11.

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We Are No Different From Whatever Race Or Ethnic Origin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (bernama) — “Why Down Syndrome children generally look alike?”. That is the question commonly posed by those who noticed the similar facial features of Down Syndrome children.

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Progenics Pharmaceuticals to advance oral methylnaltrexone for OIC into late stage clinical development
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it plans to advance oral methylnaltrexone for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) into late stage clinical development and will commence a phase 2b/3 clinical trial of a methylnaltrexone tablet in chronic-pain patients in the second half of 2010. Progenics also announced data from a clinical trial of this methylnaltrexone tablet.

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Many remedies may rout jock itch – Tue, 16 Mar 2010 PST
Q. I have a bad case of jock itch, for want of a better word. I’ve used Neosporin, Lotrimin Ultra and one other medication I can’t remember right now. I thought it was getting better, but while I was still using the medications, it came back. Nothing I used has helped at all. I dry the area well after bathing, and I use baby powder, but I am still having trouble. The skin has now reached the …

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FDA Approves Five-Day Dosing Regimen For Dacogen(R) (decitabine) For Injection, Offering A New Outpatient Dosing …
Eisai Inc announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a five-day dosing regimen for Dacogen® (decitabine) for Injection to treat patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow diseases that alter the production of functional blood cells. The new outpatient dosing option provides physicians and patients with the flexibility of a dosing regimen …

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Hemorrhoid Treatment Avoid Expensive Cost In Treating Your Hemorrhoid
If you are going to make a survey, you will find out that hemorrhoid is becoming very common today. There are lots of people who are already suffering from the pain that is brought to you by hemorrhoid.

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