February 27, 2012, 12:17 pm
Breast cancer represents about a fifth of all cancers diagnosed in women. The reasons for the rapid progression of the disease remain relatively poorly understood but recent work in the group of Veronika Sexl at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna has pointed the finger strongly at loss or inactivation of the transcription factor STAT1. The results are published in the current issue of the journal Oncotarget.
The so-called signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) are involved in the regulation of cell division but details of their functions remain a matter of conjecture.
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February 27, 2012, 4:21 am
Today, I chose to elaborate on gas, indigestion, constipation and hemorrhoids, other gastric problems among a series of ailments that irk pregnant mothers, giving them discomfort, pain and insomnia. However, with care, diet and natural treatment, they can be prevented or soothed without leaving any permanent damage or pain.
• Gas and indigestion are common gestation disorders. Gas and flatulence come naturally with pregnancy due to a slower digestion, acid reflux and the compression of the gut by the growing fetus. Certain foods aggravate the conditions. L
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February 25, 2012, 3:29 pm
This Saturday in the Glades will be a busy one, from the 11th annual Glades REACH Fair to a bass tournament and dinner in honor of the late Jimmy McMillan. Both events showcase what this community does best – helping those in need.
REACH stands for Rural Education, Awareness and Community Health. The fair, sponsored by Glades Planned Approach to Community Health (or PATCH) and other health organizations, offers an array of free medical services to area residents.
Last year, more than 800 Glades residents attended the health fair and received medical attention.
It’s an event the community waits for.
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February 23, 2012, 10:53 am
The Healers: Dr. Joseph Motta: High-flying boy, now a man on a mission Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – ALL SHORES – He was just 9-years-old when his mother and father sent him off into the world. After a five-hour drive from Melfi in Southern Italy, he boarded a plane in Rome bound for Kennedy Airport, where his uncle, a priest, Father Anthony (Motta), met him.
From there, the two headed for his aunt’s home in Schenectady, N.Y., where the boy who went on to become Dr. Joseph Motta, got about the business of growing up. Read more…
February 22, 2012, 10:59 am
Candida infection can occur in different parts of the body like the mouth, between toes, perianal region, nails, and genital area. Since this infection is often found in females, they worry more about yeast infection, then men.
Yeast infection is caused by certain types of fungi. Male yeast infection is a common problem these days and can also occur in young boys too. However, it is largely unknown and neglected problem. This guide will help you navigate easily in the system of yeast infection treatment. Read more…