Python Project: CU-Boulder, Biotech Firm Team Up To Search For Human Cardiac Therapeutics (Medical News Today)

The University of Colorado at Boulder is teaming up with a Boulder biotechnology company to use pythons, which dramatically increase their heart size for a short time after swallowing prey, as models for new therapeutics to treat cardiac diseases. Hiberna Corp.

5 Acid Reflux Medications: Which One is Best for You? (Fox News)

There are many different medications out there to treat the symptoms of acid reflux. One could be just what you need to kill the burn.

Stalin's Poison Pills (The Moscow Times)

29 August 2008 By Paul Goble A lot of attention was focused on the symbolic importance when Russian forces occupied Gori, the birthplace of Stalin.

Brains of stroke survivors show improvements from exercise (CBC)

People who have suffered a stroke may benefit from walking on a treadmill years after the brain injury, according to researchers who saw signs of the brain healing itself.

Alzheimer's Association discusses eating in late-stage Alzheimer's (Hot Springs Village Voice)

As Alzheimer's disease progresses, loved ones have increasing difficulty with the task of eating. Chewing and swallowing often become hard to remember. It is important to make sure that the individual with the disease is not malnourished or dehydrated.

Swallow therapy: Wenatchee speech expert offers help to Costa Rican children (The Wenatchee World)

WENATCHEE - When Hal Hunsaker got a call from a man a few months ago wanting help for his daughter with cerebral palsy, he was eager to put his practice aside for a few days and go where he was needed. The girl couldn't control her mouth or tongue to eat. She was fed through a tube in her stomach. Hunsaker, a speech therapist, thought he could help.

CU-Boulder, biotech firm team up on python project in search for human cardiac therapeutics (EurekAlert!)

( University of Colorado at Boulder ) The University of Colorado at Boulder is teaming up with a Boulder biotechnology company to use pythons, which dramatically increase their heart size for a short time after swallowing prey, as models for new therapeutics to treat cardiac diseases.

Fay cleanup reveals more need for tetanus vaccine (The St. Augustine Record)

The St. Johns County Health Department recommends tetanus vaccine for individuals who suffer wounds while cleaning up from Tropical Storm Fay.

Teacher turns life-altering disease into positive outreach (The Derrick)

Amanda Walters of Franklin has Chiari - which means the brain is too big for the skull. Amanda Walters of Franklin is turning her battle against a life-altering disease into a positive outreach to others.

Parkinson Disease Support Group brings World Class Conference to Rome, Georgia (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

The 3rd Annual Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference will be held at Berry College in Rome, Georgia on November 6 - 8, 2008. Nationally and Internationally recognized experts in their fields will present programs on various aspects of living with Parkinson Disease. Early Registration is $75.00 per person. After October 1, 2008 registration will be $100.00 per person. More information is ...

Brandon Robshaw: A high price to pay for failing a form-filling test

People often say, "It's not the money, it's the principle", without really meaning it.

Toddler slowly recovers from E. coli at Children's Hospital in Denver

Jackson Wykert, 21 months, is recovering at Children's Hospital in Denver after being stricken with E. coli during the first part of August.

Bride May Have to Delay Wedding After Swallowing Nail in Macar

A British bride-to-be was in the hospital Wednesday night after swallowing a one-inch nail in a Tesco-brand macaroni.

Bride May Delay Vows After Swallowing Nail in Macaroni

A British bride-to-be was in the hospital Wednesday night after swallowing a one-inch nail in a Tesco-brand macaroni.

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By Jan Goff Managing Editor Jackson Wykert, 21 months, is recovering at Children's Hospital in Denver after being stricken with E. coli during the first part of August.

Parkinson Disease Support Group brings World Class Conference to Rome, Georgia

Nationally and Internationally recognized experts in their fields will present programs on various aspects of living with Parkinson Disease.

Elevated Toxin Levels Detected In Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Missisquoi Bay

Elevated levels of toxins detected in a blue-green algae bloom in Missisquoi Bay led the Vermont Department of Health to issue a health advisory today warning boaters, swimmers and residents to take the ...

Anxiety Attack Symptoms

Almost nothing can turn your life upside down faster than an anxiety attack can.

Denver Voice Doc Offers DNC Delegates Advice to Hold Onto Their Voice

With the volume on high for the five days of the Democratic National Convention, DNC delegates may want to heed advice from Denver's Dr.

Motorcycle was more reliable than young man's first car

B4 Jim Oates enjoys reading CarStory in the Essex Free Press. Jim was not the first owner of his first car, but he definitely was the last: "I used to ride a motorcycle when I was a youth a long time ago.