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Bourbon a Day Keeps the Arthritis Away

Kevin Spak — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:19:00 CDT

Swedish scientists have found another perk for regular drinkers, the BBC reports, with imbibers up to 50% less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. In two studies involving several thousand participants, those who downed 5 glasses of wine a week saw their risk cut in half. The study reiterated that smoking...

Bone Marrow Breakthrough Gives New Hope

Rob Quinn — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:52:38 CST

Scientists investigating bone marrow transplants have made a breakthrough that could one day help millions. Currently, before transplants occur defective cells are killed with radiotherapy or chemotherapy—which causes widespread damage and can have serious side effects. But researchers have found it's possible to pinpoint and destroy blood-forming stem cells...

Genes Give Up Secrets of 7 Serious Diseases

Colleen Barry — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:18:40 CDT

In an outcome one scientist describes as a "new dawn," researchers have identified genetic variations linked to seven common diseases, opening the door to improved tests and treatments. The study, which focused on depression, Crohn's disease, coronary artery disease, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and Type 1 and 2 diabetes, also found...