Archive for January, 2009
Vitamin C Boosts Stem Cell Research
Health & Medicine, Holistic Remedies, Recent Studies, Technology | Annette Hulbert | January 2, 2009
Vitamin C is known for being an antioxidant superhero: it helps cure the common cold, heals wounds, and generally supports immune function. The powerful vitamin could also help adult cells generate embryonic-like stem cells, new research suggests.
The findings, published Dec. 24 in the journal Cell Stem Cell, could help reprogram adult cells. At this [...]
Could Melatonin Help Teens Sleep?
Health & Medicine, Parenting, Recent Studies | Annette Hulbert | January 1, 2009
Parents of tired teens are particularly concerned with finding sleep solutions. Could dietary supplement called melatonin provide the answer?
Melatonin products are usually synthetic versions of the hormone made naturally by the pineal gland, which helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. The gland produces more melatonin in the dark to help you drift off.
However, [...]
U.S. Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity
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Raising Chickens in the City
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Swine Flu
Parents And Schools Prepare
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Back To School
Improved Home Lunch For Kids
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Great Outdoors
California Loosing Parks?
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