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EU standards chief calls for tougher lobbying rules amid Qatar scandal

EU standards chief calls for tougher lobbying rules amid Qatar scandal

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EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly on Monday called for an urgent overhaul of the EU’s ethics system following the Qatar corruption scandal that rocked the European Parliament. In an interview with POLITICO, O’Reilly said the failure of “political champions” to promote a functioning European ethics system over the years has allowed scandals to proliferate. And she …

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Gene expression data indicates that exercise is the most effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease

Gene expression data indicates that exercise is the most effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

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An analysis of 22 large-scale gene expression datasets showed exercise and general activity to be the most effective theoretical treatment for reversing gene expressions typical of Alzheimer’s disease. Fluoxetine, a well-known antidepressant, has also shown an effect, especially when combined with exercise. Curcumin has also shown positive effects. The study was published in Scientific reports. …

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Getting ahead of chronic disease 'tsunami' will take data and creativity, experts say

Getting ahead of chronic disease ‘tsunami’ will take data and creativity, experts say

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VSChronic illness is pervasive in the United States. Trillions of dollars are spent and hundreds of thousands of lives are claimed by chronic disease each year. So why do we feel like we’re going backwards, with declining life expectancy and a higher prevalence of chronic disease? The pandemic, for its part, has been an accelerator, …

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