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New Approach Targets Gut Hormone To Lower Blood Sugar Levels
A research team led by Dr. Tony Lam at the Toronto General Research Institute and the University of Toronto discovered a novel function of a hormone found in the gut that might potentially lower glucose levels in diabetes.

Reprogramming Human Cells Without Inserting Genes
A research team comprised of faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute"s (WPI) Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center (LSBC) and investigators at CellThera, a private company also located at the LSBC, has discovered a novel way to turn on stem cell genes in human fibroblasts (skin cells) without the risks associated with inserting extra genes or using viruses. This discovery opens a new avenue for reprogramming cells that could eventually lead to treatments for a range of human diseases and traumatic injuries by coaxing a patient"s own cells to repair and regenerate the damaged tissues.
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What Is Diverticulitis? What Is Diverticular Disease?
When pouches begin to protrude outwards from the colon wall the person has diverticular disease or diverticulosis. When one of these pouches becomes infected and inflamed, that infection is called diverticulitis. People may have lots of protruding pouches and feel fine. However, when one of them becomes infected it can be very painful.
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Save The Date! National Bug Busting Day - Monday June 15th 2009

Campaigning to tackle the massive problem of head lice. Next Monday June 15th 2009, it"s the Department of Health"s National Bug Busting Day. On this day, families everywhere are encouraged to check their hair for traces of head lice and their nits. In support of this Department of Health incentive, The Hairforce are setting up a Head Lice Check & Clear Hotline for people to call-in and listen to advice about checking and clearing hair. It"s a process many parents are unfamiliar with, daunted and defeated by. Many don"t even know what they"re looking for. The Hairforce are the UK"s first head lice and nit clearing service with expert Lice Assassins who 100% guarantee to clear all lice infestations. The Hairforce has a highly trained team of professional Lice Assassins who clear in the only trusted way - by hand, without the use of any chemicals or treatments. They are armed too, with a set of fresh, disinfected equipment - LeiceMeister nit combs, Lice hoovers, specialist lighting and magnifying visors. Throughout the process, children are kept comfy in specialist seating and entertained with the latest computer games and DVD"s. The service at The Hairforce lounge is perfect for making the Department of Health"s National Bug Busting Day a real success as the glamour, professionalism and guaranteed track record of the service is rapidly de-stigmatising the subject of nits and lice. The Hairforce


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