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Disturbed lipid balance in mitochondria can cause cardiomyopathy

Neuherberg - Disturbances in the lipid balance of mitochondria* and the related functional impairment of the mitochondrial membrane proteins are possible causes of cardiomyopathy*.
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More black tea for less pressure

Drinking a cup of black tea three times a day may significantly reduce your blood pressure. ...
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Chinese herbal medicine may provide novel treatment for alcohol abuse

FINDINGS: UCLA researchers have identified how a component of an ancient Chinese herbal anti-hangover medicine called dihydromyricetin, isolated from the plant Hovenia, counteracts acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal symptoms....
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Feature: Neglected tropical diseases - a new handle on old problems

By Michael Regnier - NTD feature illustration ‘Neglected tropical diseases’ is a new name for old diseases that cause long-term suffering among the world’s poorest people. ...
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Use of Acupuncture in the U.S. Military Highlighted in Special Issue of Medical Acupuncture

New Rochelle, NY - The current issue of Medical Acupuncture, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., explores how the U.S. military is incorporating medical acupuncture to assist in the medical care of military personnel serving in the war zones and the efforts underway to explore military applications of acupuncture. ...
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Secrets of Medicinal Plants Stored in Database

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy is hosting one of two new online databases in the U.S. that store valuable information on the medicinal properties of plants useful to treat a wide array of diseases. ...
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NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants

Lubricant in devices found to be graphite, not proteins...
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Acupuncture Reduces Protein Linked to Stress In First of its Kind Animal Study

Although the study was done in rats, scientists suggest the findings could help explain why many users of the therapy report health benefits. ...
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ISU researchers poised to help unlock mysteries of medicinal benefits of plants

Ames, IA − Researchers at Iowa State University, together with colleagues at institutions around the country, have developed resources that may lead to discovery of new, medicinally important compounds found in plants. ...
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LU training programme inspired successful maternity care initiative

Bicycle ambulances and reinforcement of a health centre that serves three villages in Malawi have reduced maternal mortality to zero in the area. ...
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