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August 28, 2008 Mice cells change identity in promising breakthrough Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases. MORE B.C. health officials warn public about mumps outbreak A British Columbia health official says a spreading mumps outbreak began with a Fraser Valley religious group that shuns immunization. MORE Health Canada OKs shingles vaccine for older patients Health Canada has approved a vaccine that helps prevent painful shingles outbreaks in older people who had chickenpox earlier in life. MORE Findings may lead to new addiction treatments: study Scientists say the increase of connections in the brain that is caused by drugs like cocaine could actually be a defense mechanism, according to a study released Wednesday. ABSTRACT Researchers discover why eyelids sag with age Eyelids sag with age because of fat deposits, according to a study released Wednesday. ABSTRACT Low levels of brain chemical linked to obesity A brain chemical associated with long term memory may also have a hand in regulating how much people eat, according to a study released Wednesday. ABSTRACT

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