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H1N1 flu unlikely to recombine with seasonal fluThe swine flu grows quicker, so it probably won't exchange genetic material with more common flu viruses. A new study eases fears that the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus will recombine with seasonal flu to mutate into a more lethal form. The study, reported in the online journal PLoS Currents, shows that the pandemic virus, commonly known as swine flu, grows much faster than seasonal flu viruses and is thus less likely to exchange genetic material with them.
LA Times Monday, September 07, 2009Fitness fanatic or couch potato? Blame your DNAStudies suggest that people might have a genetic predisposition to enjoying exercise. For decades, fitness gurus have admonished sofa spuds to adopt a can-do attitude toward exercise, as if the only thing keeping them from the gym or walking path was the right attitude.
LA Times Monday, September 07, 2009Borderline personality disorder grows as healthcare concernSufferers display mood instability, fear of abandonment, impulsive behavior, anger and suicidal or self-injurious acts. People with the disorder also may misperceive the actions of others. They have the thinnest skin, the shortest fuses and take the hardest knocks. In psychiatrists' offices, they have long been viewed as among the most challenging patients to treat.
LA Times Monday, September 07, 2009Study Shows Species of Monkeys Responds to MusicWhales have songs, and so do birds, of course. But does music lift the spirits of a swallow? Do humpbacks hum to make themselves mellow?
Washington Post Monday, September 07, 2009TSH of 5 indicates hypothyroidismI am bone-tired all of the time. I also have dry skin, dry, brittle hair and nails that break easily. I asked my doctor if the problem could be linked to my thyroid. She ran a blood test for TSH and says it is OK. (It is just over 5.)
LA Times Monday, September 07, 2009Scientists Discover 3 More Genes With Links to Alzheimer's DiseaseTwo European research teams have identified three genes that affect a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia in the elderly.
Washington Post Monday, September 07, 2009Alzheimer's breakthrough could cut cases by a fifth, say gene scientistsA "LEAP forward" in Alzheimer's research with the potential to cut rates of the disease by a fifth has been taken by gene scientists, it was revealed today.
Scotsman Monday, September 07, 2009Battle lines redrawn: war games 'boost intelligence'VIDEO war games are banned by many parents for their violence, and Facebook is prohibited by offices everywhere for distracting workers.
Scotsman Monday, September 07, 2009Obama faces crucial TV test of health planUS PRESIDENT Barack Obama faces the biggest speech of his term so far this week when he goes on prime-time TV before Congress to urge it to save his ailing health care reform
Scotsman Monday, September 07, 2009Gene Smart health test rates omega-3 fatty acid levelsThe acids, naturally found in fish, have been shown to help promote healthy heart rhythms, lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots. Heart health is a numbers game. Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides -- you practically need a personal data assistant to know how worried you should be.
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