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Altered Sex Hormone Levels, Higher Body Temp Affects Sleep Quality In
In an examination of potential relationships between objective sleep measures, nocturnal sex hormone levels, and the nocturnal course of body temperature of older postmenopausal women, a new study finds that altered levels of both sex hormones and gonadotropins may contribute to sleep disturbance in older postmenopausal women and confirm the results of previous studies indicating that higher body temperature is associated with poorer sleep quality. Bird Flu Study Highlights Need To Vaccinate Flocks Effectively
Incomplete vaccination of poultry flocks could make the spread of deadly strains of avian flu such as H5N1 worse, scientists at the Universities of Edinburgh and Warwick have found. Pop Geek Jonathan Coulton Succeeds by Giving Music Away
The quirky singer-songwriter wins over fans with a postmodern mix of clever lyrics, strong songs and free podcasts. Childhood Obesity Caused By 'Toxic Environment' Of Western Diets, Stud
A UCSF researcher has determined that a key reason for the epidemic of pediatric obesity, now the most commonly diagnosed childhood ailment, is that high-calorie, low-fiber Western diets promote hormonal imbalances that encourage children to overeat. BMI -- Body Mass Index
BMI "is a number that shows body weight adjusted for height. ... For adults aged 20 years or older, BMI falls into one of these categories: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese."This site provides a BMI calculator, the BMI mathematical formula, and information about BMI as a diagnostic tool and about healthy BMI for adults, children, and teens. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Education, Careers, and Outreach in Toxicology and Environmental Healt
Collection of resources on toxicology and environmental health for those interested in careers in these fields. The site covers education, career options, continuing education, accreditation boards, and professional societies. Also includes resources for K-12 education and links to international organizations. From the National Library of Medicine. Genetic Background To Severe Urinary Tract Infections
If you sit on cold boulders or forget to wear your woollen pants, you can develop a urinary tract infection, or so the story goes. It turns out though, that these diseases are more complicated than this, and in some cases they have a genetic background. Scientists have found a gene that appears to lie behind many of the most severe urinary tract infections. Bioartificial Kidney Under Study At Medical College Of Georgia
Whether a bioartificial kidney containing billions of donor kidney cells will help intensive care patients with kidney failure survive is under study at the Medical College of Georgia. Pumping Indies on MTV
Pump Audio is a record company with a difference: It sneaks unknown musicians onto prime-time TV by offering tons of pre-licensed music. Copyright headaches are a punk band's gain. By Ryan Singel. FamilyFun: Father's Day
Collection of illustrated instructions for making cards, crafts, and foods for Father's Day. Features instructions for making gifts such as a Father's Day throne and a ladybug tie tack, and recipes for brunch food, snacks, main dishes, and desserts (such as a shirt cake and a tee time cake). Also includes how-to videos for some of the projects and a blog from a stay-at-home dad.
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