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Valve Disease Study Suggests New Public Health Concern, Say Researcher
Research from Mayo Clinic estimates that about 5 million adult Americans have moderate or severe heart valve disease as a consequence of aging, according to a Mayo Clinic study published online in The Lancet. How to Host a Nancy Drew Party
Suggestions for planning a party based on the youth mystery book series featuring the sleuth Nancy Drew. Includes ideas for invitations, decorations, activities, and food. Includes a recipe for floating island, a dessert in which meringue floats on custard. From a writer and historian of Nancy Drew. Hey Doll, Look What's Talking
Mattel's Little Mommy doll baby is one tech-heavy toy that recognizes its handler and plays peekaboo. Alexander Gelfand blogs from the International Toy Fair in New York. Survey of Mexican Migrants, Part Two: Attitudes About Voting in Mexica
This survey, released in March 2005, reports that of the "nearly 5,000 Mexican migrants who were interviewed while applying for identity cards at Mexican consulates in the United States ... an overwhelming majority would vote in Mexican elections scheduled for next year if they had the opportunity."Includes a summary and the complete report. From the Pew Hispanic Center. Order Your Big Mac and DVD to Go
'Drive out' movies are coming to McDonald’s, as the fast-food chain expands tests for a nationwide, dollar-a-day video rental service. By Holly J. Wagner. Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana.gov
"The State Of Louisiana's official website for dissemination of information concerning hurricane Katrina. This website has been established to provide the latest information and resources regarding relief and assistance provided by the state government for citizens impacted by Hurricane Katrina."Includes links to information about education, missing people, shelter and housing, animals and pets, financial assistance, road closures, and more. How Key Protein Stops Inflammation
Researchers recently identified how a regulatory protein called Bcl-3 helps to control the body's inflammation response to infection by interfering a critical biochemical process called ubiquitination. Their findings open new avenues for developing therapies to treat such diseases as sepsis, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Technology To Recycle Vacuum Insulation Panels
This new form of panel will provide between 5 and 7 times the insulation capacity over current technologies, with the added advantage that it does not require a modification of its thickness nor a reduction in the useful volume of the transport unit or storage element. Sandia Completes Depleted Uranium Study; Serious Health Risks Not Foun
Sandia National Laboratories has completed a two-year study of the potential health effects associated with accidental exposure to depleted uranium (DU) during the 1991 Gulf War. The study concluded that the reports of serious health risks from DU exposure are not supported by veteran medical statistics. Reduced Lung Capacity Linked To Cardiovascular Disease By Inflammation
People who have a reduced lung capacity may have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke because they show evidence of inflammation, reveals a study published online ahead of print in Thorax.
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