(January 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine)

From Florida - According to a report published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, long term exposure to cell phones may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studied nearly 100 mice that were genetically engineered to have brain plaques, exposing them to electromagnetic waves from a cell phone. Results showed that beta-amyloid proteins were eliminated thereby erasing the brain plaques, while exposure in younger mice actually prevented the buildup of these proteins.

From Bethesda - Caffeine may decrease liver fibrosis risk in chronic liver disease patients, according to a report published in the journal Hepatology. Researchers surveyed nearly 200 patients scheduled for a liver biopsy, finding that those who drank roughly 2.25 cups of coffee daily-or 308 mg of caffiene--had a 75% reduced risk of suffering advanced fibrosis.

And finally, from Ohio - According to a report published in the journal Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, children who are emotionally or physically abused are more likely to suffer migraines and pain disorders later in life. Researchers surveyed nearly 1,400 migraine patients, finding that participants who reported emotional abuse or neglect in childhood had a higher rate of comorbid pain conditions than those who did not suffer this abuse.