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How Unboiled Eggs Could Help Fight Food Waste
No yolk: Researchers have discovered how to unboil egg whites. The chemical technique could help the food industry and others utilize more enzymes for cheese or beer with less waste.
No yolk: Researchers have discovered how to unboil egg whites. The chemical technique could help the food industry and others utilize more enzymes for cheese or beer with less waste.
Medical experts rebuke Republican politicians hyping vaccination concerns
Call comments by Chris Christie and Rand Paul ‘disappointing’ and say the safety of vaccines is ‘closer to whether the sun’s going to rise tomorrow’Medical experts responded to zigzag statements by Republican presidential hopefuls on Monday about the supposedly unsettled science of vaccines with a single-word answer: no.No, there is no link between vaccines and autism. No, the science is not up in the air. And no, people who might very well run to lead the country should not still be saying this, the experts said.
Call comments by Chris Christie and Rand Paul ‘disappointing’ and say the safety of vaccines is ‘closer to whether the sun’s going to rise tomorrow’Medical experts responded to zigzag statements by Republican presidential hopefuls on Monday about the supposedly unsettled science of vaccines with a single-word answer: no.No, there is no link between vaccines and autism. No, the science is not up in the air. And no, people who might very well run to lead the country should not still be saying this, the experts said.
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015, 10:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015, 10:49am
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Florida Health Officials Hope To Test GMO Mosquitoes This Spring
The British firm that developed the strain of mosquito says it has already tested the insect in tropical countries and found it can reduce populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes by 90 percent.
The British firm that developed the strain of mosquito says it has already tested the insect in tropical countries and found it can reduce populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes by 90 percent.
It's OK to soak up the sun, just don't get burned
Sunshine police take note, the latest guidelines from the UK's health advisory body NICE suggest we should actively seek out some rays
Sunshine police take note, the latest guidelines from the UK's health advisory body NICE suggest we should actively seek out some rays
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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Peanut allergy researchers say they may have found key to a cure
Melbourne-based study of children given nut protein with probiotic has transformed the lives of 80% of those who took part in clinical trial
Melbourne-based study of children given nut protein with probiotic has transformed the lives of 80% of those who took part in clinical trial
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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Sugary drinks may cause menstruation to start earlier, study suggests
Scientists say impact of bringing forward girl’s first period by 2.7 months is likely to be modest
Scientists say impact of bringing forward girl’s first period by 2.7 months is likely to be modest
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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The Secret to a Long Life: Be Cooperative and Live Underground
Naked mole rats enjoy exceptionally long, healthy lives, and there's more than good genes at work
Naked mole rats enjoy exceptionally long, healthy lives, and there's more than good genes at work
Health
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, 1:05pm
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Do common drugs really cause dementia?
Media reports of a recent study suggesting a wide variety of common drugs can increase the chances of getting dementia are more sensationalism than science
Media reports of a recent study suggesting a wide variety of common drugs can increase the chances of getting dementia are more sensationalism than science
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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Lung cancer fatalities to overtake breast cancer deaths among European women
Predicted lung cancer deaths for women in Europe set to reach 14.24 per 100,000 of population in 2015
Predicted lung cancer deaths for women in Europe set to reach 14.24 per 100,000 of population in 2015
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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Anti-radiation drug could work days after exposure
A drug that protected mice three days after exposure to radiation could buy more time for survivors of a nuclear disaster
A drug that protected mice three days after exposure to radiation could buy more time for survivors of a nuclear disaster
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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E-Cigarettes Can Churn Out High Levels Of Formaldehyde
Unexpectedly high levels of the cancer-causing chemical were found in an analysis of the vapor from e-cigarettes, researchers say.
Unexpectedly high levels of the cancer-causing chemical were found in an analysis of the vapor from e-cigarettes, researchers say.
After Congressional Green Light, Scientists Begin Hemp Studies
Scientists are studying how hemp might be used in the electronic, medical and manufacturing industries. Because the plant's been illegal for decades, it's been difficult to do research on its uses.
Scientists are studying how hemp might be used in the electronic, medical and manufacturing industries. Because the plant's been illegal for decades, it's been difficult to do research on its uses.
The worms that invade your brain
They leave doctors puzzled in their wake as they migrate and settle to feed on the body they're invading; a classic parasite, but this one can get into your head.
They leave doctors puzzled in their wake as they migrate and settle to feed on the body they're invading; a classic parasite, but this one can get into your head.
Scientists recommend 20-minute daily walk to avoid premature death
Research into obesity establishes benefits of engaging in moderate levels of daily exerciseLack of exercise is twice as likely to lead to an early grave than obesity, research has shown.A brisk 20-minute walk each day could be all it takes to avoid dying prematurely, the findings suggest.
Research into obesity establishes benefits of engaging in moderate levels of daily exerciseLack of exercise is twice as likely to lead to an early grave than obesity, research has shown.A brisk 20-minute walk each day could be all it takes to avoid dying prematurely, the findings suggest.
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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U.S. Funding of Health Research Stalls As Other Nations Rev Up
It's not just government-sponsored medical research that's dwindled in the last few years in the U.S. Drug firms have curbed their investment, too, especially in early-stage hunts for new drugs.
It's not just government-sponsored medical research that's dwindled in the last few years in the U.S. Drug firms have curbed their investment, too, especially in early-stage hunts for new drugs.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015, 7:49am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015, 7:49am
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Tiny implantable device helps with glaucoma
The smallest implantable device the FDA has ever approved for the human body is helping patients with glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness. CNET.com's Kara Tsuboi reports.
The smallest implantable device the FDA has ever approved for the human body is helping patients with glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness. CNET.com's Kara Tsuboi reports.
It's time to take drug trial participation seriously
A high drop-out rate in drug trials means lots of wasted time, effort and money. Empowering patients to choose the right trial for them could change that
A high drop-out rate in drug trials means lots of wasted time, effort and money. Empowering patients to choose the right trial for them could change that
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 09, 2015, 8:08am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 09, 2015, 8:08am
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Specialists Split Over HPV Test's Role In Cancer Screening
An HPV test could replace the Pap smear for many women, two groups of physicians say. But other doctors, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, still urge dual testing.
An HPV test could replace the Pap smear for many women, two groups of physicians say. But other doctors, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, still urge dual testing.
Why The U.S. Still Bans Blood Donations From Some U.K. Travelers
Rules governing who can donate blood in the United States have recently changed. But anyone who spent more than three months in the UK between 1980 and 1996 is still prohibited from donating.
Rules governing who can donate blood in the United States have recently changed. But anyone who spent more than three months in the UK between 1980 and 1996 is still prohibited from donating.
The Downside Of Cheaper Gas: More Accident Fatalities
Falling gasoline prices are a benefit to motorists — but those lower prices come with a hidden cost: increased traffic fatalities.
Falling gasoline prices are a benefit to motorists — but those lower prices come with a hidden cost: increased traffic fatalities.
"The Patient Will See You Now": How mobile technology empowers change in medicine
Could the future of doctor visits be in your smartphone? Leading cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about how you could soon take control of your own health care and data.
Could the future of doctor visits be in your smartphone? Leading cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about how you could soon take control of your own health care and data.
How to age gracefully? Ask a bowhead whale
To learn the secret behind aging gracefully, you may want to check out the bowhead whale, the majestic denizen of the Arctic waters that boasts a lifespan topping 200 years.
To learn the secret behind aging gracefully, you may want to check out the bowhead whale, the majestic denizen of the Arctic waters that boasts a lifespan topping 200 years.
You could be wearing your alibi right now
Your Fitbit could tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Personal data from wearable technology is now being used in court
Your Fitbit could tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Personal data from wearable technology is now being used in court
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 02, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 02, 2015, 7:56am
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Loneliness is a modern epidemic in need of treatment
Being lonely is seriously bad for your health. Clues from our ancient past and the animal kingdom could guide the search for solutions, say John and Stephanie Cacioppo
Being lonely is seriously bad for your health. Clues from our ancient past and the animal kingdom could guide the search for solutions, say John and Stephanie Cacioppo
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014, 8:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014, 8:46am
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9 Amazing and Gross Things Scientists Discovered About Microbes This Year
We can’t see them, but they are all around us. On us. In us. Our personal microbes have us outnumbered by orders of magnitude, but scientists are only beginning to understand how they influence our health and other aspects of our lives. It’s an increasingly hot area of science, though, and this past year saw lots of interesting developments.
We can’t see them, but they are all around us. On us. In us. Our personal microbes have us outnumbered by orders of magnitude, but scientists are only beginning to understand how they influence our health and other aspects of our lives. It’s an increasingly hot area of science, though, and this past year saw lots of interesting developments.
Microbiology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014, 8:46am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014, 8:46am
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Baby Thrives Once 3D-Printed Windpipe Helps Him Breathe
Michigan doctors used 3D printing to custom make a splint to prop open Garrett Peterson's defective windpipe last January. He's home with his parents this Christmas, as "normal life" begins.
Michigan doctors used 3D printing to custom make a splint to prop open Garrett Peterson's defective windpipe last January. He's home with his parents this Christmas, as "normal life" begins.
NIH Allows Restart Of MERS Research That Had Been Questioned
The National Institutes of Health has approved requests for waivers from a moratorium on experiments that aim to make the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome more infectious in mice.
The National Institutes of Health has approved requests for waivers from a moratorium on experiments that aim to make the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome more infectious in mice.
Plant extract trumps nicotine patches to quit smoking
For decades, smokers in eastern Europe have used cytisine from laburnum trees to help them quit. Good results in a new trial could make cytisine much more popular
For decades, smokers in eastern Europe have used cytisine from laburnum trees to help them quit. Good results in a new trial could make cytisine much more popular
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 19, 2014, 8:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 19, 2014, 8:07am
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Abuse Of Synthetic Drugs Declines Across U.S.
Use of synthetic drugs, like bath salts, by young people continues to decline across the nation, according to a study by the University of Michigan.
Use of synthetic drugs, like bath salts, by young people continues to decline across the nation, according to a study by the University of Michigan.
Nintendonitis: The secret dangers of video games
It's all fun and games until someone dislocates a knee, wets himself or has a stroke
It's all fun and games until someone dislocates a knee, wets himself or has a stroke
Health
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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