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Both Alcohol Dependence And Conduct Disorder Contribute To Having A Hi
High-risk sexual behaviors can lead to unwanted pregnancies, infection and reproductive problems. A new study has linked the clinical diagnoses of alcohol dependence and conduct disorder in young adults to having 10 or more sexual partners. Although both disorders contribute to high-risk sexual behavior, alcohol dependence is the greater risk factor. Trikke: Next Big Thing for Kids?
A three-wheeled scooter created by a Brazilian inventor gives riders the sensation of skating downhill with control. Promoters hope it will catch on like the hula hoop or pet rocks. Le Viaduc de Millau
Official site for the Millau Bridge, "the highest bridge in the world,"which spans the Tarn River in the Massif Central Mountains in France. The bridge opened in December 2004. The site features images and information about the technology behind building the bridge, and a glossary. Also includes tourist information for this area south of Paris. In English, French, and Spanish. Parkinson's: How Deep Brain Stimulation Interferes With Decision-makin
For those who suffer with the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, Deep Brain Stimulation offers relief from the tremors and rigidity that can't be controlled by medicine. A particularly troublesome downside, though, is that these patients often exhibit compulsive behaviors that healthy people, and even those taking medication for Parkinson's, can easily manage. Radiation After Surgery Doubles Survival Time For Some Lung Cancer Pat
Patients with lung cancer that has spread to mediastinal lymph nodes -- located between the chest, breastbone and spine -- who receive radiation after surgery and chemotherapy live twice as long as patients who do not receive radiation after surgery, according to a study presented at the plenary session November 6, 2006, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 48th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. UT Southwestern Researchers See Hope For Treating Blindness In Preemie
Hoping to prevent blindness in premature babies, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a protein that responds to oxygen levels in cells and tissues and also affects the developing eye. Select Exotics: Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers about exotic cat breeds, including the savannah ("created by the breeding of a serval to a domestic cat"), the serval (wild African cat), the Bengal (bred from an Asian leopard and a domestic cat), and the safari (cross between a wild Geoffroy's cat from South America and a domestic cat). Discusses legal aspects, behavior, care, and related topics. Includes images. From an exotic cat breeder. New Nicotine-like Imaging Agent Holds Promise In PET Studies, May Help
The chemical nicotine--a main ingredient in tobacco--may hold promise in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, give insight into therapeutic interventions for nicotine addiction and possibly complement the diagnosis of certain forms of lung cancer, according to a study in the January issue of the Society of Nuclear Medicine's Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Virginia Tech Engineer Investigates Enzyme Link To Neurological Diseas
Two Virginia Tech engineers are evaluating specific therapies to fight abnormally high protein binding that can cause neurological disorders. Band Rocks London and Second Life
Long Range's live show gets ported into the virtual world for what organizers call "the biggest virtual party ever." In Listening Post.
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