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June 16, 2008Wellness Resources

Hunger Hormone May Act as Antidepressant

We found that increasing ghrelin levels, through subcutaneous injections or calorie restriction, produced anxiolytic- and antidepressant-like responses in the elevated...

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June 16, 2008Wellness Resources

Melatonin and Breast Cancer

Background Low urinary melatonin levels have been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women. However, the...

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June 15, 2008Wellness Resources

DHA As An Anti-Inflammatory Nutrient

Background:Dietary fish or fish oil rich in n–3 fatty acids (n–3 FAs), eg, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),...

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June 15, 2008Wellness Resources

Stress Intensity Leads to Obesity

Background:Whether alterations in the sympathoadrenal system contribute to obesity or, rather, are consequences of it, is an unresolved issue. Objective:We...

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June 15, 2008Wellness Resources

Vitamin C and Antioxidants Reduce Cataracts

Background: Oxidative stress has been implicated in cataractogenesis. Long-term intake of antioxidants may offer protection against cataract. Objective: We investigated...

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June 14, 2008Wellness Resources

PCB Exposure has Long Term Health Consequence for Children

BACKGROUND: In utero exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls, a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, has been linked to adverse effects on neurologic and...

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June 14, 2008Wellness Resources

Dioxins and PCBs Affect Thyroid Function

Dioxins [polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD), dibenzofurans (PCDF)] and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) are potentially hazardous compounds. Animal studies have demonstrated that PCDD,...

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June 14, 2008Wellness Resources