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The History of Valentine's Day
Extensive background on why we celebrate thisday and who St. Valentine was. There are also sections on the romances of Harry and Bess Truman, Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Jackie and Rachel Robinson. From the History Channel. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Easy
Collection of easy-to-understand publications on diabetes, digestive diseases (such as peptic ulcers and celiac disease), kidney diseases, and urological diseases (such as bedwetting and urinary tract infections). Publications include many simple diagrams and illustrations. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Beaucoup Cell-Phone Security
Want a phone that can recognize you and refuse to work if you get too far away from it? A new Japanese mobile phone comes with a security card that doubles as a credit card, and has facial ID capability and password protection. Shrinkage Of Prostate Led To Overestimation Of Cancer Risk In Trial, N
Reanalysis of data from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial of a chemopreventive agent for prostate cancer shows that the excess prevalence of high-grade prostate cancer in the drug-treated group may be attributable to shrinkage of the prostate at the time of biopsy. Receptor Activated Exclusively By Glutamate Discovered On Tongue
One hundred years ago, Kikunae Ikeda discovered the flavor-giving properties of glutamate, a non-essential amino acid traditionally used to enhance the taste of many fermented or ripe foods, such as ripe tomatoes or cheese. New research now reveals that the tongue has a receptor that is exclusively activated by glutamate. Melamine in milk: Tiny gold particles help researchers find protein im
Researchers have developed a fast, economical and easy method to detect melamine in milk, using gold nanoparticles. High Blood Levels Of Urate Linked To Lower Risk Of Parkinson's Disease
In a new, large-scale, prospective study exploring the link between levels of urate in the blood and risk of Parkinson's disease, researchers have found that high levels of urate are strongly associated with a reduced risk of the disease. Urate is a normal component of blood, and although high levels can lead to gout, urate might also have beneficial effects because it is a potent antioxidant. Freezing Bone Cancer Tumors Reduces Pain, Study Shows
Cryoablation, a procedure most commonly associated with destroying kidney and prostate tumors by freezing them, has been shown to offer durable pain relief of cancer that has spread to bone. Australian Hackers Get IPhone Working on Telstra; Analyst Says Softwar
In iPhone news today, Australian hackers succeed in getting an iPhone to work on the Telstra network. Separately, a financial analyst predicts that Apple will soon issue a software update for the iPhone. Exposure To Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With
Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a new report.
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