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Viruses exploit genetic achilles heel Guardian Unlimited Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:27 AM PDT Scientists say some viruses can turn cells into 'viral hotels' by exploiting tiny molecules derived from human DNA A genetic achilles heel that helps viruses invade the body and trigger cancer has been uncovered by scientists. Some viruses learned to protect themselves by exploiting a natural "brake" on the immune system, research has shown. The process is complex and involves microRNAs â€" small ... Laughter may boost appetite Guardian Unlimited Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:26 AM PDT The discovery that laughing may have the same effect on appetite as exercise could lead to 'laughter treatment' for patients who have lost their interest in food A hearty laugh can unleash some of the same changes in the body's chemistry as a quick bout of physical exercise, scientists claim. People who watched funny movies or comedy acts experienced the same hormonal changes that follow ... Homeless good Samaritan left to die on NYC street Berkshire Eagle Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:20 AM PDT Tuesday April 27, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) -- The homeless man lay face down, unmoving, on the sidewalk outside an apartment building, blood from knife wounds pooling underneath his body. One person passed by. Then another, and another. Dr. Andrew Lange: What to Do if You Have Arthritis, Part One The Huffington Post Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:18 AM PDT Testing your body will give you the clues you need in solving the mystery of arthritis.The first step in understanding arthritis is finding out what specific type of arthritis you have. Report underscores obesity-cancer connection The Wenatchee World Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:12 AM PDT There is a clear correlation between obesity and cancer, according to a November report by the American Institute for Cancer Research. It went so far as to link excess body weight to more than 100,000 cancers in the U.S. annually. Researchers from the American Cancer Society cited this connection as far back as 2003. The Billions That Bug Us: A Genomic View Of Humans And Their Microbes Medical News Today Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:46 AM PDT The human species is dependent for its survival on the billions of microorganisms that inhabit multiple environmental niches within and on the human body. While microbes are commonly associated with diseases and infections, they are also vital in essential, beneficial roles such as digestion, where they help synthesize vitamins and ferment complex indigestible carbohydrates. The overwhelming ... How can I break my sugar addiction? CNN Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:38 AM PDT Is there any way to help break a sugar addiction that's as powerful as an alcohol addiction without going into rehab? I've been trying for four years and can't seem to break free. It's destroying my body but I can't seem to stop with basic discipline. Clearly there is an emotional component to addiction but therapy doesn't seem to help. Any recommendations? Thank you. Patient dies after faulty dialysis machine pumps six litres of liquid into his body Daily Mail Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:18 AM PDT An inquest into the death of David Brailsford, 52, heard that nurses at the former Derby City General Hospital had been aware the machine was broken, but continued to use it as normal while waiting for an engineer to arrive and inspect it. The Greyhound Editorial: CROP Walk highlights importance of hunger awareness The Greyhound Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:06 AM PDT Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who played a monumental role in South Africa's fight against apartheid, once said, "Hunger is a basic human need that must be met before anyone can escape the depths of ignorance, before any society can stand without aid, but more importantly, before any child's body can survive the onslaught of disease such as the scourges of HIV, TB, and malaria. Teenager charged with murdering woman, setting trailer ablaze, stealing car Mobile Press-Register Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:47 AM PDT An 18-year-old Theodore man was charged Monday with murder in the death of Jeannette Romprey, whose body was discovered April 10 inside the remains of her charred trailer home.

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