Scientists found that after treatment, a subset of resistant cancer cells exist in breast cancer tumors.
Exercising brain delays rapid memory loss in developed dementiaBy Sara on 04-Aug-09 07:00. Comments
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Researchers
found that people with dementia who read, play card games, and engage
in other brain activities can delay the onset of rapid memory decline
associated with the cognitive impairment.
Unique cancer cells stay after anti-cancer treatmentBy Sara on 04-Aug-09 07:00. Comments
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Scientists found that after treatment, a subset of resistant cancer cells exist in breast cancer tumors. Opinion: Amazon removing books off Kindle an invasion of privacy?By Sara on 27-Jul-09 07:00. Comments
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In
a move upsetting customers and leaving individuals to question "big
brother"-like ethics, Amazon remotely removed two books off users'
Kindle ebook readers without consent. From poultry industry waste to biodieselBy Sara on 24-Jul-09 07:00. Comments
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Scientists devised a method that would yield approximately 593 million gallons of biodiesel worldwide (150−200 million gallons in the U.S.) from the billions of pounds of poultry industry waste that accumulates annually. Repair of injured central nervous system may be possibleBy Sara on 24-Jul-09 07:00. Comments
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French researchers
developed a procedure that halts the formation of scar tissue and could
promote neuronal regeneration after nerve injury. The possibility of
repairing voluntary motor activity brings hope to those with spinal
cord injuries. Toilet floods on International Space StationBy Sara on 19-Jul-09 07:00. Comments
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For the 13 astronauts in space, this is not a good day. One of two space station commodes became clogged and flooded. Currently, the severity of the problem is unknown, with no time frame of when it will be fixed. Wrongly imprisoned man received no empathy from SotomayorBy Sara on 15-Jul-09 07:00. Comments
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Jeff Deskovic was wrongly convicted of a rape and murder that he did not commit. DNA evidence did not link to him, but rather to a convicted felon. Yet all seven of his appeals were turned down, including two in Sotomayor’s courtroom. Michael Jackson had insomnia, begged for powerful sedativeBy Sara on 01-Jul-09 07:00. Comments
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A nutritionist who worked for Jackson repeatedly rejected his demands for the intravenous drug Diprivan, used to induce sleep. She was phoned on June 21, and recalls Jackson very frantic and saying "One side of my body is hot... Daily sex keeps sperm healthyBy Sara on 01-Jul-09 07:00. Comments
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According to an
Australian study, men who ejaculated daily for seven consecutive days
had improved sperm quality by reducing the amount of DNA damage.
Additionally, decreased semen volume and sperm concentrations, but
improved sperm motility w Fat of red meat, dairy increases risk of pancreatic cancerBy Sara on 30-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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Conducted at the National Cancer Institute, a six-year study following over 500,000 people is the first to conclusively link fat intake to pancreatic cancer. [Published at Digital Journal.com] The U.S. Is that person hot? Men agree, women don’tBy Sara on 30-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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In a new study addressing what attributes makes men and women attractive, men were found to agree a lot more while women, however, couldn’t agree. [Published at Digital Journal.com] In the s [Interview] Humans use right ear for listening, study revealsBy Sara on 26-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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Italian researchers
looked at ear preference in communication between humans. Three
experiments were conducted in noisy, dance club environments. Results
indicate that a natural ear-side bias is seen in everyday human
behavior. Plant recognizes others and warns of danger, study revealsBy Sara on 19-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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Sagebrush communicated and cooperated with other branches of themselves
to avoid being eaten by predators. Scientists suspect that the plants
communicate and warn by emitting volatile cues.
Nasal spray 'Zicam' can cause permanent smell loss, FDA warnsBy Sara on 16-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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The FDA issued a warning to stop using and discard three zinc-containing Zicam intranasal products, as they may cause anosmia. The FDA, however, does not regulate homeopathic products such as Zicam, leading some to ask if the agency should. You’re hungry because you ate fatty foods, study reportsBy Sara on 08-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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Hunger may not stem from an empty stomach, but rather from fats of the foods we eat. This turns the current model about hunger hormone ghrelin on its head, the study’s author says. New drug cocktail brings hope to leukemia cancer patientsBy Sara on 07-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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Using an asthma medication already available on the market, scientists were able to treat chronic myeloid leukemia by targeting a gene involved with the inflammatory response. Body’s response to the flu allows pneumonia to flourishBy Sara on 03-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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It is not well known how the flu makes individuals more sensitive to
pneumonia. Recently, scientists at the University of California, Los
Angeles, studied mice that were sick with the flu and identified one
mechanism that hinders the immune system.
Blood vessel protein linked to tumor growthBy Sara on 02-Jun-09 07:00. Comments
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Scientists recently found that when the molecule PHD2 is blocked in tumor-laden mice, production of two additional proteins increased, causing the number of blood vessels to increase. Blocking the activity of these proteins, then, may hinder tumor growth. Premature ejaculation is genetic disorder, not just from anxietyBy Sara on 27-May-09 07:00. Comments
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There is a genetic link to premature ejaculation in a significant group of men studied, new research reports. As of result, novel drug treatment programs targeting the gene may be developed. Like humans, Rats live in local neighbourhoodsBy Sara on 26-May-09 07:00. Comments
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Borough of... Rat? New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that city rats stay close to home in large cities. Sewer rats of Baltimore, MD, rarely venture more than a city block and form distinct neighborhoods. Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands in CA, Successfully Services HubbleBy Sara on 24-May-09 07:00. Comments
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With poor weather over Kennedy Space Center, Florida, Atlantis and its crew landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base this morning. While in space, Atlantis’ astronauts successfully serviced the Hubble Space Telescope for one last time. Sexually Transmitted Disease May Lead to Head and Neck CancersBy Sara on 24-May-09 07:00. Comments
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Over half of head an neck cancers may be due to HPV 16, a specific strain of the human papilloma virus. This sexually transmitted disease is one of the most common in the U.S., with approximately 70 per cent of men and women to become infected. Current Stem Cell Lines May Lose U.S. Federal FundingBy Sara on 22-May-09 07:00. Comments
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During the Bush Administration, approximately 20 stem cell lines qualified for federal funding. Now, under a recently signed executive order, these ongoing lines can no longer receive such funds. Most Doctors Not Concerned of H1N1 InfluenzaBy Sara on 21-May-09 07:00. Comments
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Only nine per cent of U.S. physicians consider the H1N1 “swine” flu worth getting concerned over, according to a recent study. Additionally, more than half of those surveyed have not changed their behavior or lifestyle due to the virus. AT&T Rolls Out Wireless Netbook LineupBy Sara on 19-May-09 07:00. Comments
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Embedded 3G mini laptops are now available for U.S. customers living within AT&T’s 3G wireless network coverage areas. Announcement comes after a market intelligence firm states worldwide shipments of netbooks expected to reach 22 million by year's end. Missing link found, early primate fossil 47 million years oldBy Sara on 19-May-09 07:00. Comments
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A new genus and species of primate was unveiled today. Swine Flu Vaccine in Clinical Trial, Others On the WayBy Sara on 19-May-09 07:00. Comments
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Following completed enrollment, a seasonal influenza vaccine entered Phase IIa clinical trials. The vaccine is being evaluated against the H1N1 (“swine flu”), H3N2 and B influenza strains found during the 2008-2009 flu season. Showing 1 - 27 of 27 Articles < Previous 1 Next >
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