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Stem cells without side effects created

Recently U.S. researchers have developed a method for generating "induced pluripotent stem cells" (iPS cells) without the side effects. This new research has shown that iPS cells can be grown using viruses that do not integrate themselves into the hosts' genome, bypassing a problem that has undermined the success of previous iPS cells. This study was done by Matthias Stadtfeld from Massachusetts General Hospital and colleagues.

Intake Of Fish Reduces The Chances Of Developing Eczema In Children

In the last few decades, incidences of eczema in infants have increased in Intake Of Fish Reduces The Chances Of Developing Eczema In Childrendeveloped countries. Eczema is a painful condition. It is believed that diet of children could be the reason behind this increase. A recent research has offered a way to decrease the risk of eczema. Researchers have found that if children are given a diet containing fish before the age of nine months the chances of developing eczema decreases.

Male Fertility Is Adversely Affected By Antidepressants

Millions of people around the world take antidepressants to deal with the stressful  Male Fertility Is Adversely Affected By Antidepressantslife. Numerous tensions of personal as well as professional life are forcing men to take help of antidepressants to lead a normal life. Recent research has shown that intake of antidepressants has negative effect on the fertility of men. Researchers found that common antidepressants can damage sperm which decreases the chances of becoming a father. This research was done by Peter Schlegel and his team at Cornell Medical Centre in New York. 

Swimming In Chlorinated Pools Increases The Risk Of Asthma

A recent study has shown that swimming in chlorinated pools increases the risk of Swimming In Chlorinated Pools Increases The Risk Of Asthma asthma. More than 300 million people around the world are affected by asthma. Symptoms of asthma are wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness. The study was done by researchers of the Catholic University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium. 

Federal Abortion Rule Opposed By Medical Societies

On Thursday, it was the last day for the people to comment on federal proposed Federal Abortion Rule Opposed By Medical Societiesrule that could allow the doctors and other health care workers to refuse to participate in abortions on moral grounds. Many medical associations including the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics and 13 state attorneys general have come out to oppose the rule

Liraglutide - A New Diabetes Drug Works Well!

Liraglutide is a new diabetes drug in the same class as Byetta, which cuts the Liraglutide - A New Diabetes Drug Works Well!blood sugar and lowers weight of people with early type 2 diabetes. Liraglutide requires one injection per day, where as Byetta requires two injections in a day. Liraglutide is a laboratory made version of GLP-1 (glucagons-like peptide),a harmone produced by the body.
  

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