Dr. Robert Wascher

A new study shows that changes in only two genes may account for most psychiatric illnesses. PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES MAY INVOLVE CHANGES IN ONLY TWO GENES As most regular readers of Weekly Health Update know, I rarely discuss psychiatric research studies here, as most behavioral studies are based upon...
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A new study finds that taking folic acid supplements during early pregnancy can reduce the risk of autism by 39 percent. FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTS REDUCE AUTISM RISK For reasons that remain unclear at this time, the number of children diagnosed with autism has skyrocketed in recent years. While many ca...
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A new study finds that being physically fit in middle age may protect against Alzheimers disease later in life. FITNESS IN MIDDLE AGE LOWERS DEMENTIA RISK The incidence of Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia are predicted to rise significantly as our population continues to age. At the pr...
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A new study finds that a feces cocktail may be a lifesaver for patients with severe colon infection from the Clostridium difficile bacterium. FECAL COCKTAIL FOR COLON INFECTIONS DUE TO CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE Warning You may not wish to read the following article if you are currently eating. Many of u...
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Fish Oil Improves Memory, Reduces Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk Factors FISH OIL IMPROVES MEMORY, REDUCES DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS Fish oil, which is rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, can play an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health. There...
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