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Heart :: Handful of almonds keep your heart healthy

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but when it comes to looking after your heart, it seems that nothing does a better job than a handful of almonds. New research on almonds has found that the dry fruits are especially good for the heart, for not only do they happen to be high in several types of antioxidants, but may also improve blood sugar levels as well as play an important role in a cholesterol lowering eating plan, researchers at Tufts University have found.

Tonsillitis :: Common blood test can help distinguish between mononucleosis and tonsillitis

Measuring a patient’s ratio of white blood cell types may help physicians accurately distinguish between the similar conditions infectious mononucleosis and bacterial tonsillitis, potentially guiding treatment decisions, according to an article in the January issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Stem Cell :: Adult stem cell research shows promise for transplant therapies

University of Minnesota stem cell researchers, together with collaborators at Stanford University, have successfully used adult stem cells to replace the immune system and bone marrow of mice, offering the promise of new therapies for people in the future.

Prostate Cancer :: Tomato-broccoli combo shown to be effective in prostate cancer

A new University of Illinois study shows that tomatoes and broccoli — two vegetables known for their cancer-fighting qualities — are better at shrinking prostate tumors when both are part of the daily diet than when they’re eaten alone.

Fruit :: Fruit at meal times boosts iron levels in toddlers

Toddlers should eat fruit at meal times to make sure they have enough iron for proper development of their brains. A study at The University of Auckland has been looking at dietary habits and iron status in children aged between 6 and 23 months.

Chemotherapy :: Monitor bone health during chemotherapy

In laboratory tests on mice, researchers found that a medication often used to reduce toxic side effects of chemotherapy induced bone loss and helped tumors grow in bone. So the researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are recommending increased awareness of bone health during cancer treatments.

Gene :: Novel regulation of the common tumor suppressor PTEN

PTEN is one of the most commonly mutated tumor suppressor genes. It is an antagonist for many cellular growth, proliferation and survival processes. When mutated or deleted, it causes cancers of the prostate, breast, colon and brain. Researchers led by scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center have now identified fundamentally novel regulatory mechanisms of PTEN function. The findings from two related studies are published in the Jan. 12 issue of Cell.

Leukemia :: Role for proteomics in identifying hematologic malignancies, leukemia

Scientists have identified a set of biomarkers that could help clinicians identify a group of hematologic malignancies known as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), which affect approximately 300,000 individuals worldwide and often progress to acute myeloid leukemia.

Vaccine :: Canada’s Investment of $25 Million in Vaccine Laboratory to Keep Canadians Safe and Healthy

The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, the Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue, and Parliamentary Secretary David Anderson (representing the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board) announced that Canada`s New Government will invest in an ambitious new vaccine research and development facility at the University of Saskatchewan which will significantly enhance Canada’s capacity to develop vaccines for both humans and animals.

Measles :: Public Health officials report one case of imported measles

Local public health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an adult Snohomish County resident who acquired the disease in Asia. Also known as rubeola, measles is a potentially severe disease caused by the measles virus.