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Diabetics Susceptible To Compromised Cardiovascular Function From High
Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and colleagues assessed the effect of high air pollution levels, specifically emissions from coal-burning power plants and diesel vehicles, on Boston-area adults with diabetes. Their study found that on days when air pollution levels were high, adults with diabetes were at higher risk for cardiovascular problems due to impairments in blood vessel function. Radiation Therapy Combined With Microsurgery Shows Promise For Curing
Research on rats with crushed spinal cords, similar to human injury, reveals that treatment soon after injury combining radiation therapy to destroy harmful cells and microsurgery to drain excess fluids significantly increases the body's ability to repair the injured cord leading to permanent recovery from injury, according to the study published in the July 18 peer-reviewed journal PLoS ONE. Severe Heart Attack Damage Limited By Hydrogen Sulfide, Study Shows
Heart attacks and even surgery can cause severe heart-tissue and cell damage due to oxygen deprivation. A new study finds that hydrogen sulfide can prevent such damage after blood flow is restored. Hydrogen sulfide boosts post-heart-attack function by helping to minimize reperfusion injury, an unwanted side effect of restoring blood flow swiftly to hearts suffering from low oxygen, the study authors said. Women Can't Count On Fetal Movement Monitoring To Reduce Stillbirth Ri
A review of studies on fetal movement counting methods finds there is no solid evidence that the practice reduces the risk of stillbirths. Because fetal movement is an indicator of an unborn baby's health and decreased movements may signify a problem, pregnant women are often advised to count the number of times they feel their babies kick or move during a prescribed time period. Two MP3s and a Microphone
Here's all the knowledge you need to start spinning your digital music collection at bars, parties and weddings. Commentary by Eliot Van Buskirk. Future Obesity Treatment? Protein's Role In Lipid Absorption May Be Im
Researchers have foundthat a protein absorbs lipids in the upper part of the intestine, and they believe its key role in this process may provide a novel approach for obesity treatment in the future. Los Pobladores 200: Descendents of the Founders El Pueblo de Los Angel
Website of this group "the primary goal [of which] was to locate and organize present day descendants of the original founding families of Los Angeles."Features details about group activities (such as the annual history walk on September 4, the date of the founding of Los Angeles), and an archive with names and brief histories of founding families and the soldiers who escorted them to El Pueblo de La Reina de Los Angeles. Recent Tax Law Changes May Affect People Giving to Charity: IRS Offers
This fact sheet discusses changes from summer 2006 legislation that "offers older owners of individual retirement accounts [IRAs] a new way to give to charity. It also includes rules designed to provide both taxpayers and the government greater certainty in determining what may be deducted as a charitable contribution."Topics include a new tax break for IRA owners and rules for deducting clothing and household items and monetary donations. From the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Nicotine In Breast Milk Disrupts Infants'Sleep Patterns
Nicotine in the breast milk of lactating mothers who smoke cigarettes disrupts their infants'sleep patterns, according to a new study. The findings raise new questions regarding whether nicotine exposure through breast milk affects infant development. While many women quit or cut down on smoking while pregnant, they often relapse following the birth of the baby. Deaf to warnings of mp3 player risk
Are you deaf to the risks of hearing loss from mp3 player aural satisfaction?According to a survey published today by Deafness Research UK, more than half of 16-24 year olds listen to their MP3 player for more than an hour a day, with almost 20% using for 21 hours a week. Trouble is, 68% of [...]
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