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Acupuncture Better Than Drugs Alone For Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
Acupuncture, as a complementary therapy to drug treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, is more effective than drug treatment alone, find researchers from Spain in the latest issue of BMJ. NASA Boosts Heart-Monitoring Tech
A scientist's analysis of 3.8 million astronaut heartbeats finds NASA's system for monitoring vital signs is broken. Saturday, a spacewalk will use the replacement system for the first time. By Philip Chien. Groups Are Key To Good Health
The quality of a person's social life could have an even greater impact than diet and exercise on their health and well-being. There is growing evidence that being a member of a social group can significantly reduce the risk of conditions like stroke, dementia and even the common cold. New research highlights the importance of belonging to a range of social groups, of hanging onto social groups, and of building new social groups in dealing with life changes. Annual Report to Congress: The Military Power of the People's Republic
"This report outlines what we know of China's national and military strategies, progress and trends in its military modernization, and their implications for regional security and stability. But, secrecy envelops most aspects of Chinese security affairs. ... Hence, the findings and conclusions are based on incomplete data. These gaps are, of necessity, bridged by informed judgment."From the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense. Opens directly into a PDF document. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. [Funny] Retiree Duped by Naked Invitation
BERLIN - An 81-year-old German dropped his trousers and lost his wallet when two young women asked him to join them in a nude photo shoot but they fled with his belongings as he stripped, police said Monday... Intervention Cuts Nerve Damage, Boosts Life Span
A novel genetic manipulation significantly extends the life spans of flies by reducing the amount of wear and tear suffered by nerve cells in adults, according to new work published in Cell Metabolism. Pheromone From Mother's Milk May Rapidly Promote Learning In Newborn M
By studying the ability of newborn rabbit pups to learn the significance of new odors, researchers have found that a mammary pheromone secreted in mother's milk may act as a chemical booster that facilitates the ability of pups to quickly associate environmental odors with the opportunity to nurse. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Linguistic Research Moving In New Direction
Some linguistics researchers are applying larger scientific principles that describe natural forces to the study of language. This represents a major shift in linguistics research done over the last several decades.
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