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She had read about a strange tool used by her dermatology colleagues: a small plastic suction device designed to leave eight tiny blisters on the arm and allow monitoring of the immune-system response at the wound sites.
Is There a Health Advantage to Being Married? | Impact Lab 2010
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The biologic drug is an antibody that binds to a molecule on certain immune-system cells that block them from becoming active.
EU Backs Bristol-Myers Melanoma Drug Sten Stovall 2011
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"These physicians cite animal feeding studies linking GMOs to infertility, immune-system problems, gastrointestinal problems, organ damage, accelerated aging, etc., and yet the biotech industry has somehow hijacked the regulatory agencies so they're turning a blind eye to these dangers," he says.
Maria Rodale: Who Let the GMOs Out? Maria Rodale 2010
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As expected, the couples who exhibited the most negative and hostile behavior during the conflict discussion showed the largest declines in immune-system function during the 24-hour study period.
Is There a Health Advantage to Being Married? | Impact Lab 2010
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It now sells Actimmune for an immune-system disorder and bone disease.
InterMune's Ex-CEO Sentenced for Wire Fraud Joan E. Solsman 2011
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"These physicians cite animal feeding studies linking GMOs to infertility, immune-system problems, gastrointestinal problems, organ damage, accelerated aging, etc., and yet the biotech industry has somehow hijacked the regulatory agencies so they're turning a blind eye to these dangers," he says.
Maria Rodale: Who Let the GMOs Out? Maria Rodale 2010
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To combat germs during her frequent travels, Ms. Gottlieb pops over-the-counter immune-system boosters.
The Beauty Industry's Knowing Nose Ellen Byron 2011
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To stop a cold or flu: immune-system booster such as Wellness from Source Naturals, bag of salt so that you can gargle with salt water.
Pack Like a Pro Rich Karlgaard 2011
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Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. suspended a midstage trial of a combination obesity treatment, citing a potential immune-system reaction from a previous study.
Amylin, Takeda Halt Obesity Drug Study Thomas Gryta 2011
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Researchers have speculated that breast milk may protect infants against infection by passing immune-system proteins from the mother to the child.
Why You Forget Birthdays Jeremy Singer-Vine 2010
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