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[Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Discovery May Pave The Way For A New Class Of Diabetes Drugs
Scientists have determined the structure of a protein found in cells that shows potential as a target for the development of new drugs to treat diabetes. They described the structure of a protein?MitoNEET?that was previously identified as a site where diabetes drugs could operate. The discovery of the protein?s three-dimensional structure makes it possible to design small molecules that interact with it and modify its function. MicroRNA Works With Ago2 Protein To Regulate Blood Cell Development
MicroRNAs became the stars of the RNA universe, when scientists found that these short RNAs can control whether or not genes are expressed. Provocative new findings cast new light on the genesis of these key biological regulators and how they carry out their function. Pregnant Women Exposed To Birth Defect-causing Agent (Accutane) Despit
More than 120 pregnancies were exposed to a birth defect-causing agent during the first year of iPledge, a mandatory program designed to prevent pregnant women from being exposed to the anti-acne medication Accutane and similar medications containing isotretinoin (a known teratogen or birth defect-causing agent), a report revealed. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... How To Improve Patient Participation In Clinical Trials
Before a new treatment becomes available, researchers must recruit hundreds or thousands of patients to participate in clinical research trials. But finding these patients is often difficult. Many potential candidates are unaware of the studies or unable to participate due do logistical hurdles. As a result, patients miss out on opportunities for novel treatment approaches -- and beneficial new therapies take longer to reach the public. healthywomen.org
Medical information for women. "More than 100 conditions, diseases and women's health issues covered in depth. From acupuncture to yoga. Diagnosis, treatment, questions to ask your health care professional, lifestyle tips and more. All content reviewed for medical accuracy by health care professionals."Also includes question and answer columns on topics such as breast health and midlife health. From the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), an "independent health information source for women." Res Publica
This "international anti-monarchy Web directory"provides a compilation of annotated links to anarchist, discussion, humor, news, organization, and general sites. In English, Spanish, and French. From an enthusiast. Rubella No Longer Major Public Health Threat
A major public health milestone has been achieved in the United States - the rubella virus, a major cause of serious birth defects such as deafness and blindness, also known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), is no longer considered to be a major public health threat in the United States. Alarming Rate Of Drinking And Driving Among Rural Middle Schoolers Fou
Warnings that alcohol and driving don't mix are generally targeted at adults or high school students, but a new study finds that some middle schoolers in rural areas are drinking and driving as well. Researchers surveyed 290 middle school students in the Mississippi Delta and found that 17 percent had driven an automobile after drinking.
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