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A chemist from the University of Copenhagen has done what most renowned doctors could not do.

He has revealed the mechanism behind deadly infections like anthrax, septicemia and meningitis.

Till date, doctors lacked the basic insight to prevent and cure these diseases caused by the so-called Gram-positive bacteria.

However, Danish synthetic chemist Christian Marcus Pedersen has created a synthetic version of a Gram-bacterial endotoxin that is sure to explain the particular symptoms of these diseases.

“No one knew what substance Gram-positive bacteria released to make us sick. B

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Several politicians and notable figures are reaching out to remind people of the importance of National HIV Testing Day. President Obama looked back at his administration’s release of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy last year, but noted that the first step in eradicating the virus is knowledge. “One in five Americans living with HIV is not aware of their infection and this research highlights the imperative of making sure people know their HIV status and getting those who do have HIV into care,” he said in a statement Monday. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that the theme of this year’s testing day is “Take the Test. Full Post…

If you are looking to whiten your skin through a natural process, then creams can hold the answer to your problems, but before you set forth trying to do so, you need to ask yourself whether or not thats what you really want. See, the market for these products is not one size fits all. There are many products out there that just do not work, and that can actually agitate the skin and leave you looking worse than you did before. If you have made up your mind to take this step, however, you can find a great product by researching your options and examining what it is about your own skin tone that you would like to change as well as the reasons why.

Some women choose to lighten their skin because they simply enjoy the fairer look.

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Enlarge Motoya Nakamura, The Oregonian Biking Doctor gallery (6 photos) Before leaving the office to visit a homebound patient, Dr. Tony Ohotto gathered a few necessities: his stethoscope, medical notes, and a pair of well-worn bicycling shoes. Dark clouds threatened rain, so Ohotto packed a rain slicker before hopping on his 10-speed. Kevin Callahan, a certified occupational therapy assistant, joined him for a 15-minute ride to their patient’s home, a residential care facility in Southeast Portland. Full Post…

Started when I was 40, now 56. Had a hysterectomy about 5 years ago (total). Have tried many meds. Now on Xanax. Just wondered what worked for others. Thank you.

Donations to help Alzheimer’s patients and their families are scheduled to be accepted Sunday as part of Daniel Jang’s cross-country motorcycle tour to raise awareness of the disease. Contributions will go to Project Lifesaver International, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that supplies wrist and ankle bracelets to Alzheimer’s patients so they can be tracked by law enforcement agencies. The bracelets are also used for autistic children. Jang, whose grandfather died of Alzheimer’s in February, is wearing a tracking device during his three-month trip. Jang plans to stop at Russell’s Blue Water Grill, 2450 PGA Blvd., from 3 to 7 p.m. For information, call (561) 847-7659.