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Can Physicists Be Funny?
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research are taking improv comedy classes so they can better explain to a nervous world that the new Large Hadron Collider will not, in fact, create a black hole that could end life on earth. Physicist Bob Stanek and improv pioneer Charna Halpern talk about helping scientists communicate better.
African Dust Linked To Hurricane Strength
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:04:00 -0400
In 2005 and 2006, winds off of Africa contained large amounts of dust, which scientist say may have dampened storms in the Atlantic Ocean. But this year, the air is clear and powerful storms are lining up to strike the U.S.
Study: Sea Levels Won't Rise As Much As Predicted
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:02:00 -0400
Sea levels could rise between 2.5 and 6 feet this century as a result of global warming, a new study reports. That estimate is lower than some widely circulated figures.
Foreclosure May Become Health Problem
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Behind the foreclosure numbers are a lot of families under severe stress. A family in Tracy, Calif. explains how their financial problems are impacting their health.
Reuters: Health News
Plastics chemical harms brain function in monkeys
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:20:55 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Scientists reported this week new evidence that low doses of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), widely used to make plastic food and drinking containers, can impair brain function in primates, extending the findings of previous research conducted in rats.
Pain relievers may complicate prostate screening
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:12:02 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Taking a popular class of pain relievers that includes aspirin and ibuprofen lowers the levels of a protein in a man's blood that doctors use to screen for prostate cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Breast MRIs delay cancer treatment by weeks: study
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:34:35 -0400
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who get an MRI scan wait about three weeks longer before their surgery and are far more likely to get a mastectomy than women who have only a mammogram, U.S. researchers said on Saturday.
CNN.com - Health
Grandparents take on parenthood, again
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:24:05 -0400
Rosa Foster sat down at the kitchen table, bowed her head and prompted her grandchildren to say the blessing. She's one of 2.5 million grandparents around the United States who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. "It has not been a picnic all the time," Foster said. "It's been hard."
FDA posts list of drugs under investigation
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:20:57 -0400
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Network TV stands up to cancer
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:43:30 -0400
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ABC News: Health
'Rewired': Meet the Real 'Bionic Woman'
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:34:01 -0400
A woman reports sensations in her missing arm thanks to a high-tech surgery.
How to Navigate the Cold and Flu Aisle
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:41:11 -0400
Doctors explain what works, what's hype and what medications not to mix.
Some Obese Teens Need Liver Transplants
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:28:53 -0400
Liver transplants are the latest sign of a growing obesity epidemic, docs say.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Weekly diabetes jab hopes raised
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:53:08 -0000
It may be possible to replace twice a day jabs for diabetes with a shot given just once a week, research suggests.
Money worries 'may harm health'
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:11:50 -0000
The economic downturn could be bad news for our bodies, as well as our pockets, suggest specialists.
NHS 'spending lottery persists'
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:42:17 -0000
There are entrenched differences in the amount local health bodies spend on major diseases, a think-tank warns.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Sex ed in schools: Little connection between what's taught, teen behavior
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:02:13 -0000
Another pregnant teenager in the limelight has focused new attention on just how much teens know about sex and when they know ...
What doctors don't tell you
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:30:26 -0000
Physician David Newman has written a book about the secrets your doctor keeps from you. But he's not talking about "secret cures" ...
Palin candidacy puts spotlight on special needs
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:32:28 -0000
Families with children who have Down syndrome are hoping Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin can raise awareness ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
A Vaccine to Attack Ovarian Cancer
Why is research on ovarian cancer so critical? Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women. Ovarian cancer research efforts create and define new protocols for early detection, prevention and advanced therapy application.
Diabetes Control Through Education and Lifestyle
Type 2 diabetes poses a major public health threat in the U.S. It is already the costliest chronic illness in the country and its prevalence is increasing rapidly. Currently, nearly 21 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and 53 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which puts them at significant risk for developing the disease.
Transforming Medicine Through Research
Over the past decade, cardiovascular research and clinical care at the University of Pennsylvania has grown tremendously with many nationally and internationally recognized research and clinical programs. The Penn Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) was established in 2005 to build bridges between scientists and clinicians. This collaborative spirit has facilitated the development of novel treatments and therapies, which patients at Penn have been among the first in the world to benefit from. Our researchers and clinicians continue to discover new breakthroughs that lead to life-saving procedures, devices and medications that will positively impact the care of individuals with cardiovascular disease.
Reader's Digest: Health
Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Your Weight Loss Strategy: Taking a Closer Look
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Figure out whether you're a diet or an exercise person with our quiz. Your answers will help you decide whether to focus your efforts on cutting back on calories through diet or burning more calories through exercise and sports.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
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