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Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
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Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation
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MONDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug that inhibits serotonin in the gut cured osteoporosis in lab mice and rats, a new study has found.
Previous research has shown that serotonin in the gut hinders bone formation. Most current drugs for osteoporosis only prevent the breakdown of bone; they don't build bone.
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Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly
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As grip declines, so does survival, study finds
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MONDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Decreased handgrip strength in the elderly is associated with increased risk of death, researchers say.
In a new study, handgrip strength was measured at age 85 and again at age 89 in a group of 555 participants in the Netherlands. The researchers found that low handgrip strength at 85 and 89 years, and a greater decline in s |
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Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
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Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent
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Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say
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Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
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Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says
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Beer for the Bones?
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Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds
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3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
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Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds
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Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
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Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say
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Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
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Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found
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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010
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- Autism
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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