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Fresh Water For The World's Poorest
Lack of water causes great distress among the population in large parts of Africa and Asia. Small decentralized water treatment plants with an autonomous power supply can help solve the problem: They transform salty seawater or brackish water into pure drinking water.
Lack of water causes great distress among the population in large parts of Africa and Asia. Small decentralized water treatment plants with an autonomous power supply can help solve the problem: They transform salty seawater or brackish water into pure drinking water.
Health
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:05am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:05am
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Football Season Hikes Up Pain for Players
Millions have seen it. The snap, then a quarterback steps back searching over the heads of a jumble of 300-pound men. In seconds he finds his target and throws, the receiver reaches, he pulls the ball in, turns and — crunch — a serious tackle.
Millions have seen it. The snap, then a quarterback steps back searching over the heads of a jumble of 300-pound men. In seconds he finds his target and throws, the receiver reaches, he pulls the ball in, turns and — crunch — a serious tackle.
Health
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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Fish Oil and Spice and Everything Nice
Can dietary supplements help treat diabetes? Yes. And no.
Can dietary supplements help treat diabetes? Yes. And no.
Health
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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Dengue Fever Is A Potential Threat To US Public Health
A disease most Americans have never heard of could soon become more prevalent if dengue, a flu-like illness that can turn deadly, continues to expand into temperate climates and increase in severity
A disease most Americans have never heard of could soon become more prevalent if dengue, a flu-like illness that can turn deadly, continues to expand into temperate climates and increase in severity
Epidemiology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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4 health behaviors can add 14 extra years of life
People who adopt four healthy behaviours – not smoking; taking exercise; moderate alcohol intake; and eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day – live on average an additional fourteen years of life compared with people who adopt none of these behaviours, according to a study published in the open access journal PLoS Medicine.
People who adopt four healthy behaviours – not smoking; taking exercise; moderate alcohol intake; and eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day – live on average an additional fourteen years of life compared with people who adopt none of these behaviours, according to a study published in the open access journal PLoS Medicine.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 08, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 08, 2008, 9:13am
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Anxiety May Be Bad for Your Heart
Those Type A go-getters aren't the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported Monday that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of psychological profiles linked to heart disease, including anger or hostility, Type A behavior, and depression.
Those Type A go-getters aren't the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported Monday that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of psychological profiles linked to heart disease, including anger or hostility, Type A behavior, and depression.
Afghanistan's Most Wretched Battle Addiction
Swelling Ranks of Heroin Addicts in Kabul Scrap for Meager Resources
Swelling Ranks of Heroin Addicts in Kabul Scrap for Meager Resources
Low-energy bulb disposal warning
The Environment Agency has called for more information to be made available on the health and environmental risks posed by low-energy light bulbs.
The Environment Agency has called for more information to be made available on the health and environmental risks posed by low-energy light bulbs.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:28pm
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:28pm
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In Global Battle on AIDS, Bush Creates Legacy
President Bush’s initiative, which has helped 1.4 million people, may be his most lasting bipartisan achievement.
President Bush’s initiative, which has helped 1.4 million people, may be his most lasting bipartisan achievement.
The (Possible) Perils of Being Thirsty While Being Green
I have the usual New Year’s resolutions — exercise more, lose weight, be a nicer person. I also hope to find out if I am inadvertently poisoning my children.
I have the usual New Year’s resolutions — exercise more, lose weight, be a nicer person. I also hope to find out if I am inadvertently poisoning my children.
Korean Boxer's Death Gives Life to Six
Choi Yo-Sam was pronounced brain dead following a knockout during Dec. 25 fight.
Choi Yo-Sam was pronounced brain dead following a knockout during Dec. 25 fight.
Health
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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Dengue Fever Killed 407 in Cambodia
Dengue fever killed 407 people in Cambodia last year, the highest number of fatalities in nearly a decade, a health official said Friday. Most of those who died from the disease were children, said Ngan Chantha, director of the National Anti-Dengue Fever Program.
Dengue fever killed 407 people in Cambodia last year, the highest number of fatalities in nearly a decade, a health official said Friday. Most of those who died from the disease were children, said Ngan Chantha, director of the National Anti-Dengue Fever Program.
Epidemiology
Source: US News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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Source: US News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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A Familiar Fiend: Painkiller Addiction
Routine medical prescriptions can become deadly addictions.
Routine medical prescriptions can become deadly addictions.
Health
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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Disease Likely Cause of Utah Bird Deaths
About 1,500 dead birds that have washed up on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake may have been killed by avian cholera, an expert said. Dead grebes, ducks and gulls were being sent to the U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis., for examination.
About 1,500 dead birds that have washed up on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake may have been killed by avian cholera, an expert said. Dead grebes, ducks and gulls were being sent to the U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis., for examination.
Epidemiology
Source: AOL News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:26pm
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Source: AOL News
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:26pm
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The fight against lice goes upscale
Parents turn to actual nitpickers for what's bugging their kids
Parents turn to actual nitpickers for what's bugging their kids
Health
Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:17am
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Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:17am
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High Altitude Soccer Teams Have Significant Advantage
e a significant advantage when playing at both low and high altitudes, finds a study in the Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal.
e a significant advantage when playing at both low and high altitudes, finds a study in the Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal.
Health
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:17am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:17am
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The New Hygiene Hypothesis
The microbes within us could explain rising allergy rates.
The microbes within us could explain rising allergy rates.
Health
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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How To Sleep Like a Hunter-Gatherer
Not all people sleep in "giant sleep machines," like we do.
Not all people sleep in "giant sleep machines," like we do.
Health
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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Debate heats up over food from cloned animals
The stakes were raised last month in the battle to determine whether food from cloned animals and their progeny should be allowed on the shelves of US grocery stores.
The stakes were raised last month in the battle to determine whether food from cloned animals and their progeny should be allowed on the shelves of US grocery stores.
Researchers seek to make cavity-causing bacteria self-destruct
Bacteria that eat sugar and release cavity-causing acid onto teeth may soon be made dramatically more vulnerable to their own acid. Researchers have identified key genes and proteins that, if interfered with, can take away the ability of a key bacterial species to thrive as its acidic waste builds up in the mouth.
Bacteria that eat sugar and release cavity-causing acid onto teeth may soon be made dramatically more vulnerable to their own acid. Researchers have identified key genes and proteins that, if interfered with, can take away the ability of a key bacterial species to thrive as its acidic waste builds up in the mouth.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:11am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:11am
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Study finds exercise reduces mid-life mental health symptoms
With more menopausal women seeking natural therapies to ease symptoms, a new study has found that simply adding a brisk walking routine can reduce a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression.
With more menopausal women seeking natural therapies to ease symptoms, a new study has found that simply adding a brisk walking routine can reduce a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:11am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:11am
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Sleep disruptions may boost diabetes risk
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center report that disrupting sleep damages the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially raising the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center report that disrupting sleep damages the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially raising the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Health
Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:44am
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Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:44am
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As the Ball Drops, Dieting Companies Take Positions Nearby
Ten, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... diet! Two companies are ready for this year’s round of resolutions, sponsoring electronic billboards in Times Square.
Ten, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... diet! Two companies are ready for this year’s round of resolutions, sponsoring electronic billboards in Times Square.
Wake up and smell the turkey: Study exposes medical myths
Feeling sleepy? Don't blame the leftover turkey. The holiday favorite's nap-inspiring powers have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new paper that debunks common health myths.
Feeling sleepy? Don't blame the leftover turkey. The holiday favorite's nap-inspiring powers have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new paper that debunks common health myths.
Health
Source: USA Today
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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Source: USA Today
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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Egyptian woman dies of bird flu, 2nd in week
A 25-year-old Egyptian woman died of bird flu on Sunday, the second fatality among humans in Egypt in less than one week, the Health Ministry said.
A 25-year-old Egyptian woman died of bird flu on Sunday, the second fatality among humans in Egypt in less than one week, the Health Ministry said.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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World Outsources Pregnancies to India
Giving Birth Becomes Latest Job Outsourced to India As Commercial Surrogacy Takes Off
Giving Birth Becomes Latest Job Outsourced to India As Commercial Surrogacy Takes Off
Dismissing indigestion can be a serious mistake
Doctor found damage in hunt for other ailment
Doctor found damage in hunt for other ailment
Health
Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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Organize your way out of stress
Professional household organizer Ruth Phillips has a mantra: Are you keeping it or tossing it? She describes most of her clients as being overwhelmed by clutter. Nearly all of them experience stress because of it, she says.
Professional household organizer Ruth Phillips has a mantra: Are you keeping it or tossing it? She describes most of her clients as being overwhelmed by clutter. Nearly all of them experience stress because of it, she says.
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