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Loneliness Linked to Serious Health Problems and Death Among Elderly

By San Francisco (UCSF), University of California on Jun 19, 2012   Health  

Loneliness — the unpleasant feeling of emptiness or desolation — can creep in and cause suffering to people at any age. But it can be especially debilitating to older adults and may predict serious health problems and even death, according to a new study by UCSF researchers.

New Layer of Genetic Information Discovered

By San Francisco (UCSF), University of California on Mar 29, 2012   Science/Education  

Within Redundancy of Genetic Code Exists Information that Helps Determine How Fast Proteins are Produced, UCSF Team Finds

Teaching Fat Cells to Burn Calories

By San Francisco (UCSF), University of California on Mar 8, 2012   Health  

Newswise — In the war against obesity, one’s own fat cells may seem an unlikely ally, but new research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) suggests ordinary fat cells can be reengineered to burn calories.

Improved Emergency Treatment for Prolonged Seizures

By San Francisco (UCSF), University of California on Feb 16, 2012   Health  

When a person is experiencing a prolonged convulsive seizure, quick medical intervention is critical. With every passing minute, the seizure becomes harder to stop, and can place the patient at risk of brain damage and death.

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