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Electroshock Undoes The Ties That Bind Depressed Minds

Electroshock is one of the most effective - and controversial - treatments for depression, but until recently, scientists have been at a loss to explain just how it works. A new study suggests that ECT may reduce depression symptoms by putting a lid on overactive communications between areas in the brain involved in thinking and areas associated with mood control.

New Egg Freezing Technique Proves Successful Once Again

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The Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM), one of the leading IVF & Infertility Treatment Centers in Orlando and Central Florida, declared its second successful baby delivery through a new oocyte freezing ( egg freezing) technique called vitrification.
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Nanoparticles From Shrimp, Lobster, Squid Adds To The Genetic Wonders Of Anti-Aging Formula

Genes Define Ageless Skin, Now Nanoparticles Provide Hope

The quest for the ultimate anti-aging skin solution has now found its magic in scientifically developed nanoparticles obtained from shrimps and lobster. The search for the best anti-aging remedy has led a group of scientists to observe gene markers for long- term skin regeneration. At the American Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting in San Diego last Friday, new research on genetic implication on skin and its aging process were discussed .
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National Diaper Drive: Donate a Diaper and Help a Baby

At a time when providing their babies with clean and dry diapers have become a serious concern for majority of American families, Weyerhaeuser and the World Vision are holding a national diaper drive from March 12 to 30.
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Poisons In The Laboratory: Scientists, Beware

Next week is National Poison Prevention Week, and it's not just parents that should keep proper poison control in mind. While laboratories are not the riskiest place to work, accidental poisoning has claimed the lives of experienced researchers as well as some of the most acclaimed figures in science.
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Obama Administration Shuts Down Texas Women's Health Program

The Obama Administration on Thursday said it would begin shutting down a program that provides health care for more than 100,000 low-income women in Texas because the state will not allow funding for clinics that provide abortion services.
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Brown Recluse Spider: How Exactly Does it Affect Your Body and How You Can Identify One

The Brown Recluse spider has spread a widespread fear across the nation after a 21-year-old student of Texas Christian University, Nikki Perez was reportedly by one and she almost lost her sight and an ear. Experts are now considering naming it the most dangerous species among spiders, perhaps even more dangerous than the widely-known Black Widow.So what exactly happens when a person gets bitten? How can you identify a Brown Recluse Spider?
Yale Study: Cell Phone Use in Pregnancy Leads to ADHD Syndrome in Offspring

Yale Study: Cell Phone Use in Pregnancy May Trigger ADHD Syndrome in Offspring

Yale researchers have determined that pregnant women who use their cell phones close to their abdomen might be exposing their unborn child to attention deficit syndrome. The study however states that advanced research is required to determine whether the potential risks of mobile phone exposure during pregnancy had the same impact on humans as it did with the animal models.
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CDC's Shocking New Quit Smoking Ads Include Child With Oxygen Mask, Double-Amputee, Heart Attack Scar [VIDEOS]

A new ad campaign by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention includes videos of former smokers who have suffered lasting damage from their habit: Brandon, a 31-year-old double-amputee from North Dakota; Roosevelt, a 51-year-old Virginia smoker who shows his scars after heart surgery from the heart attack he suffered when he was 45. There's also 28-year-old Jessica. Although she's not a smoker, her 7-year-old son's asthma led to an emergency room visit because of an attack brought...
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My, What Amazing Eyes You Have!

Scientists think they have discovered why giant squid have the largest eyes on the planet. Squid, however, hardly have a monopoly on extraordinary eyesight in the animal kingdom.
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Stomach Flu Deaths Double Since 1999

The number of deaths from gastroenteritis, better known as the stomach flu, increased from 7,000 to 10,000 between 1999 and 2007, according to a new study by the CDC.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Children: Delay in Surgery Can Lead to Permanent Damage

It's a part of childhood that children fall down while playing and get their knees injured or swollen. While you pay attention to the injuries, at times it is likely that you may not pay the required attention to the swelling on your kid's knee. But chances are there that the swelling can be related to an internal injury of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) located in the knee.
From 2005 to 2010, 39 outbreaks and 2,348 illnesses were linked to imported food from 15 countries. Of those outbreaks, 17 occurred in 2009 and 2010.

CDC: Diseases From Imported Food On The Rise

Food-borne disease outbreaks caused by imports seemed to rise in 2009 and 2010, with fish and spices the most common sources, the Centers for Disease Control said on Wednesday.

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