Alcohol impairs the body's ability to fight off viral infection
PhysOrg Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:29 AM PDT
Alcohol is known to worsen the effects of disease, resulting in longer recovery period after trauma, injury or burns. It is also known to impair the anti-viral immune response, especially in the liver, including response against Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Immunology shows that alcohol modulates the anti-viral and inflammatory ... |
Beating victim's outlook is grim, doctor testifies in Sims' trial
The Des Moines Register Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:18 AM PDT
A man's injuries from an apparent beating in Des Moines are so severe, his body can no longer perform basic functions and he is unlikely to recover, a surgeon told jurors at the attempted-murder trial of a teenager Thursday. Dr. |
Romo practices, Bryant and Austin don't (AP)
Yahoo! Sports Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:47 AM PDT
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is enjoying two weeks of reputation rehab after back-to-back wins. His body is feeling better, too, two weeks after fracturing a rib and puncturing a lung. "Each two or three days that goes by it just keeps getting better," Romo said Thursday. "I was able to practice a little bit today and it's good. |
NFL notebook: Romo practicing, feeling better every day
Provo Daily Herald Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:34 PM PDT
IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is enjoying two weeks of reputation rehab after back-to-back wins. His body is feeling better, too, two weeks after fracturing a rib and puncturin |
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