Internal body clock dictates timing of different types of stroke

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'Switch' may turn off immune cells that fight HIV

Inflammation in brain tissue a possible clue to autism

An international research team believe they have discovered why the immune system is unable to control HIV infection.The team have found a molecular pathway involved in the immune cell "exhaustion", present in other chronic viral infections, also plays a similar role in HIV infection.

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According to new research the common medical belief that young children with autism have accelerated brain growth is not the case even though their brains may appear enlarged.

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Study shows diabetes link to colon cancer - smokers with type-2 diabetes face the greatest risk

Lipitor reduces stroke risk

A recent,clinically-confirmed study has shown that persons suffering from type-2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) when compared to the general public.

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In people who have experienced a stroke,but who have no known history of coronary heart disease,beginning regular treatment with the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin soon after the stroke can reduce the risk of recurrent stroke.

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