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Michael Roizen, M.D.: How much is too much alcohol? Why some meats are unhealthy

Q: How much can I safely drink without worrying about damaging my health? I am 38 and drink almost every day — a beer, a glass of wine or more. ....

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Multiple Sclerosis and Epstein-Barr Virus: What Do We Know?

Research suggested that EBV is the primary cause of MS. What are the clinical implications, and could this transform treatment and prevention of this neurodegenerative condition? ....

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Household chemicals endanger brain's myelin-forming cells

Study uncovers how environmental chemicals, specifically organophosphate flame retardants and quaternary compounds, negatively affect oligodendrocyte development, implicating them in potential neurodevelopmental risks such as ADHD and autism, by employing an innovative high-throughput screening approach on mouse and human stem cell-derived models. ....

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Study highlights potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders

A new study highlights a potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and asthma. ....

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How an ancient virus made our brains complex

An ancient viral infection may have given animals the tools to become fast, coordinated and smart, a study has found. According to a paper published Thursday in Cell, complex nervous systems arose in the distant past after viruses inserted bits of code into the genomes of vertebrates — animals with a spinal cord, from humans… ....

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