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No More Reading Glasses! Eye Surgery Developed for Near Sightedness

http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-...eadlines-health

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Vaccine against tooth decay successful in animal tests: researchers

Portuguese scientists said they had developed an experimental vaccine against tooth decay which was successful in laboratory tests on rats and could pave the way for a version that works for humans.

"What we found is that the animals which were vaccinated with this protein developed much smaller lesions than the control group which had not been vaccinated," said Paula Ferreira, one of three Oporto University researchers who worked on the vaccine.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/11/15/0...3.jxl2j9oj.html

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Scientists find fear gene

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists may have found a gene for fear -- a gene that controls production of a protein in the region of the brain linked with fearful responses.

Their finding, published on Thursday, could lead to new treatments for mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety.

http://reuters.myway.com/article/20051117/...CE-FEAR-DC.html

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Feeling Sad? You may need a therapy light

http://www.fullspect...erapy_8_ctg.htm

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Hypnosis Gains New Respect

http://www.nytimes.c...ce/22hypno.html

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Cranberries may help prevent cavities: study

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Americans tuck into their Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, they can take heart that new research shows a generous helping of cranberry sauce may actually offer benefits for their teeth.

Cranberries, which already are known to help thwart urinary tract infections, may also prevent tooth decay and cavities, dental researchers reported in the January issue of the journal Caries Research.

The same sticky compounds in the small, hard red fruit -- which is boiled into a jelly that is a staple at American winter holiday meals -- that help keep bacteria at bay in the bladder also appear to help prevent bacteria from clinging to teeth, according to the researchers.

http://www.huffingto...wswire/#a011199

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Cancer drug may help short boys be taller

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The drug tamoxifen, usually used to treat or prevent breast cancer, may help short boys attain a normal adult height, researchers report.

Final body height is determined when the skeleton reaches maturity, and tamoxifen decreases the rate of skeletal maturation, according to study findings reported in the medical journal Pediatrics.

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle....LLER.xml&rpc=22

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University Study -  

The recipe for success: get happy and you will get ahead in life

· Feeling good 'is cause, not effect, of achievement'
· Same principle applies to nations, academics claim

Happiness, rather than working hard, is the key to success, according to research published today. Cheerful people are more likely to try new things and challenge themselves, which reinforces positive emotion and leads to success in work, good relationships and strong health, say psychologists.

The findings suggest that happiness is not a "feelgood" luxury, but is essential to people's wellbeing. What is more, happiness can also extend across an entire nation, with people in "happy" nations being more likely to have pro-democratic attitudes and a keenness to help others.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,...1670388,00.html

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People rate whitened teeth as more attractive

A person's teeth may influence whether they will be successful in life, say a team of social psychologists

http://news.bbc.co.u...lth/4450754.stm

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Scientists Make Advances Against Cancer

http://nytimes.com/2005/12/27/health/27can...artner=homepage

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25 Micrograms of Vitamin D A Day May Prevent Cancer

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/scienc...ticle335359.ece

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Vitamin-rich diet cuts risk of vision malady: study

By Andrew Stern Tue Dec 27, 5:02 PM ET

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A vitamin-rich diet lowers the risk of contracting macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among the elderly in developed countries, researchers said on Tuesday.


The antioxidant properties of vitamins C and E, beta carotene and zinc were found to ward off macular degeneration, in which abnormal blood cells grow in the eye and leak blood and fluid that damage the center of the retina and blur central vision.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051227/hl_nm/...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

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14 Day Play Improves Memory

Memory Training: Brain teasers, crossword puzzles and memory exercises that emphasized verbal skills throughout the day.


Healthy Diet: Five meals daily included a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fats, whole grains and antioxidants. Eating frequent meals prevents dips in blood glucose, the primary energy source for the brain.


Physical Fitness: Brisk daily walks and stretching. Physical fitness has been found in other research to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.


Stress Reduction: Stretching and relaxation exercises. Stress causes the body to release cortisol, which can impair memory and has been found to shrink the memory centers in the brain.

http://www.foxnews.c...,178593,00.html

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18 Mental Tricks For Body Ailments

http://health.msn.com/menshealth/articlepa...119940>1=7538

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Study: Low-Calorie Diet Keeps Heart Young

...Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis on Thursday released findings of what they called the first-ever human study to demonstrate the cardiac benefits of a restricted calorie diet.

...The result: Those limiting caloric intake had the heart functions of much younger people — typically about 15 years younger than their ages. Ultrasound exams showed members of the group had hearts that appeared more elastic than most people their age. Their hearts were also able to relax between beats in a way similar to hearts in younger people.

...Research on mice and rats indicated that life span can be stretched by about 30 percent with stringent and consistent caloric restriction, researchers said. That research also suggested that restricting calories can help prevent cancer.

...Fontana stressed that simply consuming less food is not the answer. Members of the study group favor a diet resembling a traditional Mediterranean diet, focusing on vegetables, olive oil, beans, whole grains, fish and fruit. They avoid the likes of refined and processed foods, soft drinks, desserts, white bread and other sources of "empty" calories.

...Fontana and Holloszy say caloric restriction isn't for everyone. Instead, they recommend a moderate reduction in calories, combined with moderate, regular exercise.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060113/ap_on_...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl