Mental illness discussed at White House conference
ASHINGTON AP Tipper Gore spoke of major mood lows and seeking help while a congresswoman described youth mood swings and caregiving struggles. A college student recalled severe dieting at 15 and related sores, illustrating irrational drives to be thin. The event, organized by Mrs. Gore, framed mental illness as a treatable disease and pressed Congress to guarantee parity with physical health benefits.
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Neural stem cells repair brain damage in mice study
Researchers at Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School report neural stem cells can mature into brain tissue to restore function in mice lacking a myelin protein. Injections into newborn shiverer mice produced oligodendrocytes and myelin, with 60 percent behaving normally. human trials may require five more years.
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Nose Finds Clues in Rare Smell Disorder Clinic
The Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia studies smell and taste with over 50 scientists. Patients with trimethylaminuria seek help as researchers use elaborate testing, from armpit scraping to breath analysis, to understand odor disorders and related health issues.
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Monell Chemical Senses Center
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