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• Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue
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These in-home companions could aid, watch over frail elderly, experts say
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 TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- In the not-so-distant future, American seniors may turn to helpful, uncomplaining robots to fill the worrisome "care gap" that many face today.
One of these autonomous devices, called the uBOT-5, is already capable of carrying out simple tasks while it monitors the home environment. The robot can even spot trouble -- such as a person falling down -- |
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• Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
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Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease
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SUNDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Coming on the heels of two studies discounting the usefulness of vitamin B, folic acid, vitamin D and calcium supplements for cancer prevention, U.S. researchers report that vitamins C and E supplements won't help prevent cancer, either.
The same team also recently reported that vitamin C and E supplements weren't helpful |
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• Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
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Traditional Chinese therapy proved helpful in relieving skin scaling, hardening, study finds |
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• Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
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Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation |
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• Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
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But research is preliminary, scientists stress |
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• Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
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As life span has increased, they now face greater threat from other disease, study says |
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• Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
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They improved ability to live and function when enrolled in tailored interventions |
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• 2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective
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New guideline from American College of Physicians calls them equally good |
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• FDA Takes Closer Look at Wrinkle Treatments
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Reports of allergic reactions, other problems have surfaced with dermal fillers |
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• Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
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Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says |
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