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Right amount of fat, protein, key to healthy babies

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From the youris.com media release: The early childhood diet and that of the mother during pregnancy determines the health of a child later life. This is the claim that the EU-funded research project Early Nutrition… 

Omega-3 dietary supplements pass blood-brain barrier

From the Karolinska Institutet media release: New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that omega-3 fatty acids in dietary supplements can cross the blood brain barrier in people with Alzheimer’s disease, affecting known markers… 

Study shows exercise improves depression in Parkinsons patients

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From the Ohio State University media release: A new study by a movement disorder neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that depression improved among patients with Parkinson’s disease who participated in… 

Boosting the immune system to treat brain cancer

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From the University of Calgary media release: Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) have made a discovery that could lead to better treatment for patients suffering from brain cancer. Despite current… 

Gut bacteria linked to autism-related behavior in mice

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From the Cell Press media release: Mice whose mothers suffered from infection or inflammation during pregnancy are at greater risk for developing behaviors similar to those seen in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Now,… 

Many patients have trouble identifying their medications

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From the Health Behavior News Service media release: People who identify their blood pressure medications by shape, size and color instead of by name may risk poor blood pressure control and increase their risk of… 

Novel rehabilitation device improves motor skills after stroke

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From the media release: Using a novel stroke rehabilitation device that converts an individual’s thoughts to electrical impulses to move upper extremities, stroke patients reported improvements in their motor function and ability to perform activities…