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"This article talks about the symptoms and treatments for acid reflux, appendicitis, gallstones, IBS, and ulcers."
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Sunday, October 29, 2006
Study Links Truck Exhaust to Bronx Schoolchildren’s Asthma
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"In the South Bronx, from 2002 to 2005, air pollution monitors went mobile. A group of schoolchildren with asthma carried the monitors everywhere they went. The study found daily exposure to fine-particle pollution for the group of 10 children exceeded the E.P.A.?s new standard on 18 out of the 69 days that were monitored."
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"In the South Bronx, from 2002 to 2005, air pollution monitors went mobile. A group of schoolchildren with asthma carried the monitors everywhere they went. The study found daily exposure to fine-particle pollution for the group of 10 children exceeded the E.P.A.?s new standard on 18 out of the 69 days that were monitored."
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Saturday, October 28, 2006
A Better Way to Build a Face
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"Scientists are poised to perform the first full-face transplant, but a group of Stanford surgeons hopes to eliminate the need for the drastic surgery altogether by learning to regenerate the skin on the face."
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"Scientists are poised to perform the first full-face transplant, but a group of Stanford surgeons hopes to eliminate the need for the drastic surgery altogether by learning to regenerate the skin on the face."
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Friday, October 27, 2006
Daylight-savings time affects work habits
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"The study showed when the rest of the country is on daylight-saving time people in those states that do not observe daylight-saving time are less likely to be asleep at 7:30 a.m. than the rest of the country. They are 50 percent more likely to be working early in the morning."
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"The study showed when the rest of the country is on daylight-saving time people in those states that do not observe daylight-saving time are less likely to be asleep at 7:30 a.m. than the rest of the country. They are 50 percent more likely to be working early in the morning."
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Curry may keep elderly minds sharp
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"diet containing curry may help protect the aging brain, according a study of elderly Asians in which increased curry consumption was associated with better cognitive performance on standard tests. Curcumin, found in the curry spice turmeric, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties."
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"diet containing curry may help protect the aging brain, according a study of elderly Asians in which increased curry consumption was associated with better cognitive performance on standard tests. Curcumin, found in the curry spice turmeric, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties."
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Hardware, software, and cancer
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"Getting the cure rate of a cancer up to 80 percent would be big news under any circumstances. But the news is even bigger when the disease is as lethal as lung cancer, which kills an estimated 160,000 people annually in the US alone,"
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"Getting the cure rate of a cancer up to 80 percent would be big news under any circumstances. But the news is even bigger when the disease is as lethal as lung cancer, which kills an estimated 160,000 people annually in the US alone,"
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
How To Make a Great Cup of Coffee
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"Think you know how to make a great cup of coffee? Think again. It's all about the best beans, a careful roast and optimal brewing."
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"Think you know how to make a great cup of coffee? Think again. It's all about the best beans, a careful roast and optimal brewing."
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Sending baby to the shrink: Infant psychotherapy getting popular
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"Therapists are increasingly moving their treatments from the couch to the crib. While the field of infant mental health, which encompasses the study of children from birth through age three, has been around for decades, new research on everything from brain development to maternal depression is giving it a boost."
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"Therapists are increasingly moving their treatments from the couch to the crib. While the field of infant mental health, which encompasses the study of children from birth through age three, has been around for decades, new research on everything from brain development to maternal depression is giving it a boost."
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
How Much Should You Weigh?
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"BMI calculators are in abdundance but this one, from the now revamped healthatoz.com, seems to be more on the money. It not only asks you your height, but also your frame size and gives you a simple way to determine your frame size. You'll probably be surprised at how much you should REALLY weigh..."
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"BMI calculators are in abdundance but this one, from the now revamped healthatoz.com, seems to be more on the money. It not only asks you your height, but also your frame size and gives you a simple way to determine your frame size. You'll probably be surprised at how much you should REALLY weigh..."
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Dilbert creator Scott Adams temporarily fixes his uncurable voice disorder
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"Scott Adams suffers from a condition known as Spasmodic Dysphonia, which prevents him from speaking in normal conversation, but he can still speak in some contexts such as public speaking. There is no known cure for this condition, but Scott has recently found a way to get himself to be able to speak mostly normally again, by speaking in rhyme."
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"Scott Adams suffers from a condition known as Spasmodic Dysphonia, which prevents him from speaking in normal conversation, but he can still speak in some contexts such as public speaking. There is no known cure for this condition, but Scott has recently found a way to get himself to be able to speak mostly normally again, by speaking in rhyme."
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Gov't Accountability Office says
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"The GAO released a legal opinion yesterday affirming that abstinence-only education materials must include accurate information on sexually transmitted infections and the effectiveness of condoms."
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"The GAO released a legal opinion yesterday affirming that abstinence-only education materials must include accurate information on sexually transmitted infections and the effectiveness of condoms."
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More Reasons To Have Sex (Like we need any more)
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""Fans of abstinence had better be sitting down. "Saving yourself" before the big game, the big business deal, the big hoedown or the big bakeoff may indeed confer some moral benefit. But corporeally it does absolutely zip.""
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""Fans of abstinence had better be sitting down. "Saving yourself" before the big game, the big business deal, the big hoedown or the big bakeoff may indeed confer some moral benefit. But corporeally it does absolutely zip.""
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Promising Approach Developed to Prevent Tooth Decay
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"A team of researchers supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research report they have created a new smart anti-microbial treatment that can be chemically programmed in the laboratory to seek out and kill a specific cavity-causing species of bacteria, leaving the good bacteria untouched."
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"A team of researchers supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research report they have created a new smart anti-microbial treatment that can be chemically programmed in the laboratory to seek out and kill a specific cavity-causing species of bacteria, leaving the good bacteria untouched."
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Ever Wondered Why Juice Tastes like Crap after Brushing Your Teeth?
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"As it turns out, toothpaste has an ingredient which blocks the sweet taste buds in your mouth, so you're just left with the acidic taste of the juice."
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"As it turns out, toothpaste has an ingredient which blocks the sweet taste buds in your mouth, so you're just left with the acidic taste of the juice."
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Monday, October 23, 2006
Study: Living in black concentrated communities leads to poor health
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"Living in a neighborhood with a high concentration of Blacks, regardless of individuals' race or ethnicity, education, income or access to health insurance resulted in a twofold increased chance that residents would report poor health."
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"Living in a neighborhood with a high concentration of Blacks, regardless of individuals' race or ethnicity, education, income or access to health insurance resulted in a twofold increased chance that residents would report poor health."
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10 Reasons Target is Better than Wal-Mart
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"I feel ill visiting Wal-Mart ? Am I alone? Target doesn?t have this effect on me. I feel great in Target stores. 10 reasons why?"
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"I feel ill visiting Wal-Mart ? Am I alone? Target doesn?t have this effect on me. I feel great in Target stores. 10 reasons why?"
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Sunday, October 22, 2006
How to spot an internet addict
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"Internet addiction is a serious problem with symptoms similar to alcoholism, says a new US study.The study, carried out on 2513 adults by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, found that "more than one out of eight Americans exhibited at least one possible sign of problematic internet use"."
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"Internet addiction is a serious problem with symptoms similar to alcoholism, says a new US study.The study, carried out on 2513 adults by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, found that "more than one out of eight Americans exhibited at least one possible sign of problematic internet use"."
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
The War on Dietary Supplements: HR 3156 Still Lurks in Congress
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"Now in committee, this law would virtually destroy the dietary supplement industry. The legislation is identified as the "Dietary Supplement Access & Awareness Act," but it does not address free access & only creates a negative awareness of these products. It would cost taxpayers millions & take away our freedom. Contact your Reps through link....."
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"Now in committee, this law would virtually destroy the dietary supplement industry. The legislation is identified as the "Dietary Supplement Access & Awareness Act," but it does not address free access & only creates a negative awareness of these products. It would cost taxpayers millions & take away our freedom. Contact your Reps through link....."
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Friday, October 20, 2006
Fathers have more influence over childrens speech
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"Fathers: watch what you say. It seems dads may have more of an influence on their children's language development than they might think."
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"Fathers: watch what you say. It seems dads may have more of an influence on their children's language development than they might think."
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Your Questions on Lasik Eye Surgery
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"We asked for your questions last week after features on the vision-correcting surgical procedures Lasik and radial keratotomy."
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"We asked for your questions last week after features on the vision-correcting surgical procedures Lasik and radial keratotomy."
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High bread consumption is associated with increased risk of kidney cancer.
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"Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer, and accounts for 2 percent of all adult cancers. Previous studies studies have shown diet plays a part in the risk for this cancer, but had been inconclusive as to which foods put a person at the greatest risk."
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"Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer, and accounts for 2 percent of all adult cancers. Previous studies studies have shown diet plays a part in the risk for this cancer, but had been inconclusive as to which foods put a person at the greatest risk."
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Does Abortion Increase A Woman's Risk For Breast Cancer?
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"There are two ways that abortion raises a woman?s risk for breast cancer. The first way is not debated. It?s called the "protective effect of childbearing," and scientists have acknowledged this effect for centuries. The second way is debated, and scientists have studied this effect - known as the "independent link" - since 1957. It has to do ..."
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"There are two ways that abortion raises a woman?s risk for breast cancer. The first way is not debated. It?s called the "protective effect of childbearing," and scientists have acknowledged this effect for centuries. The second way is debated, and scientists have studied this effect - known as the "independent link" - since 1957. It has to do ..."
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Genetic repair mechanism clears the way for sealing DNA breaks
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"Scientists investigating an important DNA-repair enzyme now have a better picture of the final steps of a process that glues together, or ligates, the ends of DNA strands to restore the double helix."
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"Scientists investigating an important DNA-repair enzyme now have a better picture of the final steps of a process that glues together, or ligates, the ends of DNA strands to restore the double helix."
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Dutch Patients Can Grow Their Own Weed, Says Court
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"Officially the possession and sale of cannabis is illegal in the Netherlands but it is tolerated under certain strict conditions. A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday handed down a landmark ruling allowing an MS patient to grow cannabis for his personal use to alleviate the symptoms of his illness."
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"Officially the possession and sale of cannabis is illegal in the Netherlands but it is tolerated under certain strict conditions. A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday handed down a landmark ruling allowing an MS patient to grow cannabis for his personal use to alleviate the symptoms of his illness."
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Monday, October 16, 2006
How to Remove ANY Ink Stain
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"So your Bic blew up in your pocket again. Not to fear - check out Sarah Aguirre's housekeeping blog for tips on de-inkifying your threads."
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"So your Bic blew up in your pocket again. Not to fear - check out Sarah Aguirre's housekeeping blog for tips on de-inkifying your threads."
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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Caffeine more disruptive for daytime sleep
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"Caffeine has a stronger disruptive effect on daytime, catch-up sleep after a night of sleep deprivation than it does on a normal night's sleep, a new study shows."
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"Caffeine has a stronger disruptive effect on daytime, catch-up sleep after a night of sleep deprivation than it does on a normal night's sleep, a new study shows."
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Friday, October 13, 2006
Make your own BEER!!
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"So, you've considered brewing your own beer but you're not yet willing to drop the cash for the entry level kit just yet. With a few simple pieces of equipment and ingredients here's how you can brew your own mini batch. In just a couple of weeks you can taste for yourself if homebrewing is a hobby you want to take to the next level."
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"So, you've considered brewing your own beer but you're not yet willing to drop the cash for the entry level kit just yet. With a few simple pieces of equipment and ingredients here's how you can brew your own mini batch. In just a couple of weeks you can taste for yourself if homebrewing is a hobby you want to take to the next level."
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Vampire Bats Help Battle Strokes
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"Stroke victims will gain the advantage of an improved drug treatment and vampire bats could end up with a better public image if current research involving a bat saliva derivative shows the results some health professionals are anticipating. The study will wrap up in a few months."
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"Stroke victims will gain the advantage of an improved drug treatment and vampire bats could end up with a better public image if current research involving a bat saliva derivative shows the results some health professionals are anticipating. The study will wrap up in a few months."
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Pig-To-Human Transplants on the Horizon
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""Thousands of patients die every year in the United States waiting for a suitable donor organ. Transplant surgeon David Sachs thinks he has almost found the right protocol: a combination of organs from miniaturized, genetically engineered pigs and pig immune tissue that can prime the primate immune system to accept foreign parts.""
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""Thousands of patients die every year in the United States waiting for a suitable donor organ. Transplant surgeon David Sachs thinks he has almost found the right protocol: a combination of organs from miniaturized, genetically engineered pigs and pig immune tissue that can prime the primate immune system to accept foreign parts.""
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How To Make Exercise A Permanent Habit In Your Life
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"#5. Exercise Even When You Feel Tired - Chances are, you?ll feel better after exercising. Researcher Diane Klein PhD, says ?It energizes us, you breathe deeply, and your body makes better use of the oxygen exchange. You?ll get an exercise-induced euphoria during the activity and for some time after.?"
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"#5. Exercise Even When You Feel Tired - Chances are, you?ll feel better after exercising. Researcher Diane Klein PhD, says ?It energizes us, you breathe deeply, and your body makes better use of the oxygen exchange. You?ll get an exercise-induced euphoria during the activity and for some time after.?"
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Monday, October 09, 2006
College students forced to resort to prostitution to pay for college
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"An increasing number of female students in the uk are resorting to prostitution or other jobs in the sex industry to pay rising university tuition fees, a study claimed on Sunday."
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"An increasing number of female students in the uk are resorting to prostitution or other jobs in the sex industry to pay rising university tuition fees, a study claimed on Sunday."
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Saturday, October 07, 2006
10 New Ways to Protect Your Heart
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"Here's something men are good at: dropping dead of heart disease. Every year, cardiovascular problems cause nearly half of U.S. male deaths--a third of them by complete surprise. Don't follow that pack. Every year scientists discover new ways men can protect their hearts--from steps you can take to avoid problems, to drugs and gadgets..."
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"Here's something men are good at: dropping dead of heart disease. Every year, cardiovascular problems cause nearly half of U.S. male deaths--a third of them by complete surprise. Don't follow that pack. Every year scientists discover new ways men can protect their hearts--from steps you can take to avoid problems, to drugs and gadgets..."
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What are the scientific reasons for having sex?
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"The reasons for not engaging in sex include transmission of diseases, heart attack due to exertion, and many others. The reasons for engaging in sex are numerous. Among these are..."
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"The reasons for not engaging in sex include transmission of diseases, heart attack due to exertion, and many others. The reasons for engaging in sex are numerous. Among these are..."
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Friday, October 06, 2006
Lunchtime Liposuction: The New 90 Minute Surgery
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"Liposuction usually involves a general anaesthetic and an overnight stay in hospital. Now, however, a new technique uses a local anaesthetic which allows the patient to be home just a couple of hours after surgery."
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"Liposuction usually involves a general anaesthetic and an overnight stay in hospital. Now, however, a new technique uses a local anaesthetic which allows the patient to be home just a couple of hours after surgery."
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Do Sunday blue laws saves lives?
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"A study published in American Journal of Public Health says that they do. The study was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Alcohol Substance Abuse Policy Research Program. With that in mind, I'd like to see more research done on this."
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"A study published in American Journal of Public Health says that they do. The study was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Alcohol Substance Abuse Policy Research Program. With that in mind, I'd like to see more research done on this."
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Researchers discover misfolded protein clumps common to dementia,
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"Scientists have identified a misfolded, or incorrectly formed, protein common to two devastating neurological diseases, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), according to a report in the Oct. 6, 2006, issue of Science."
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"Scientists have identified a misfolded, or incorrectly formed, protein common to two devastating neurological diseases, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), according to a report in the Oct. 6, 2006, issue of Science."
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Thursday, October 05, 2006
Why do some age well while others don't
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"The question is why some age well and others do not, often heading along a path that ends up in a medical condition known as frailty. Now, though, scientists are surprised to find that, in many cases, a single factor ? undetected cardiovascular disease ? is often a major reason people become frail."
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"The question is why some age well and others do not, often heading along a path that ends up in a medical condition known as frailty. Now, though, scientists are surprised to find that, in many cases, a single factor ? undetected cardiovascular disease ? is often a major reason people become frail."
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Plans Unveiled for State-Financed Stem Cell Work in California
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"The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine issued a plan today for how it would spend the $3 billion assigned by the state?s voters to finance stem cell research."
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"The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine issued a plan today for how it would spend the $3 billion assigned by the state?s voters to finance stem cell research."
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Drinking Tea Soothes Stress, Researchers Say
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"Published in the international journal Psychopharmacology, the study found that people who drank tea were able to de-stress more quickly than those who drank a tea substitute. Following a stressful event, tea-drinkers also had lower levels of cortisol in their blood when compared with a control group who drank placebo tea."
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"Published in the international journal Psychopharmacology, the study found that people who drank tea were able to de-stress more quickly than those who drank a tea substitute. Following a stressful event, tea-drinkers also had lower levels of cortisol in their blood when compared with a control group who drank placebo tea."
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Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Out-of-Body Experience? Your Brain Is to Blame
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""In one woman, for example, a zap to a brain region called the angular gyrus resulted in a sensation that she was hanging from the ceiling, looking down at her body.""
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""In one woman, for example, a zap to a brain region called the angular gyrus resulted in a sensation that she was hanging from the ceiling, looking down at her body.""
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Guarantee Her an Orgasm
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"Another great read by the Men's Health "Girl Next Door," Nicole Beland: "My friends helped me compile this list of orgasm triggers. Get her to the point where she's sweaty and breathing fast, then try one." ... Kevin, time to read up..."
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"Another great read by the Men's Health "Girl Next Door," Nicole Beland: "My friends helped me compile this list of orgasm triggers. Get her to the point where she's sweaty and breathing fast, then try one." ... Kevin, time to read up..."
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
GPS New Weapon In Fight Against Avian Flu
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""As wild birds ready to take to the skies for their winter migration, birds from space will be monitoring their movements in order to help scientists fight the spread of H5N1?the deadly strain of avian flu virus.""
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""As wild birds ready to take to the skies for their winter migration, birds from space will be monitoring their movements in order to help scientists fight the spread of H5N1?the deadly strain of avian flu virus.""
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