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Insomnia In Older Patients Neglected: Treatment Could Improve Mental And Physical Health
The sleep problems of older people are often not addressed by their primary care physicians, even though treatment of those sleep disorders could improve their physical and mental health and enhance their quality of life.That's the finding of new research from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. [click link for full article]

Praying Online Helps Cancer Patients
Breast cancer patients who pray in online support groups can obtain mental health benefits, according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research that was funded by the National Cancer Institute."We know that many cancer patients pray in online support groups to help them cope with their illness. [click link for full article]

New Hampshire AG Ayotte Asks Federal Judge Not To Invalidate Entire Parental Notification Law, Uphold Judicial Bypass Rules
New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte (R) on Friday asked U.S. [click link for full article]

Dually Porous Glass Shows Promise In Helping Damaged Bone Regenerate
Victims of osteoporosis and broken bones may get a boost from a new type of biocompatible glass that shows promise in helping damaged and diseased bone to regenerate, says an international team of researchers.The specially fabricated glass, like the spongy interior of bone, contains interconnected pores that facilitate vascularization, the production of bone cells and the flow of blood and nutrients to all areas of the diseased or damaged bone. [click link for full article]

Victory Pharma, Inc. Announces Investigational New Drug MGX-006 Approved By The FDA
Victory Pharma, Inc. announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed its review for the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application to evaluate MGX-006, a unique formulation of a currently marketed agent with indications for various nausea and vomiting conditions. [click link for full article]

Researchers Use Brain Scans To Predict When People Will Buy Products
For the first time, researchers have used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to determine what parts of the brain are active when people consider whether to purchase a product and to predict whether or not they ultimately choose to buy the product. [click link for full article]

Dental Regulator Responds To Government Consultation On Healthcare Regulation, UK
The UK dental regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC), has today welcomed Government plans for UK healthcare regulation. In its response to a Department of Health consultation, the GDC highlights significant changes it has already made to strengthen its role in protecting the public - measures which are in line with recommendations for all healthcare regulators. [click link for full article]

Spherix To Begin Testing Of Naturlose(R) Toothpaste To Fight Gingivitis, Plaque
Spherix Incorporated (Nasdaq: SPEX) is proceeding with initial plans to enter the toothpaste market by offering Naturlose(R) as a natural toothpaste ingredient that fights gingivitis and plaque, while also being safe enough for children to use. [click link for full article]

How Neanderthal Teeth Grew Revealed By The ESRF
Scientists from the United Kingdom, France and Italy have studied teeth from Neanderthals with X-rays from the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). They found that the dental development of Neanderthals is very similar to modern humans. Their results are published in Nature.The ESRF reveals how Neanderthal teeth grewNeanderthals first appeared in Europe approximately 200,000 years ago and became extinct about 25,000 years ago. [click link for full article]