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Halving Daily Cigarette Quota Has No Health Benefit
Halving the number of cigarettes smoked every day in the belief that it will stave off an early death makes no difference, suggests research in Tobacco Control. Although reducing consumption may have a place as a temporary measure in smoking cessation, this study proves quite clearly that the only safe way out of the risk caused by smoking is to quit, say the authors. AABB: American Association of Blood Banks
"AABB is an international, not-for-profit association dedicated to the advancement of science and the practice of transfusion medicine and related biological therapies."The site features facts about blood and blood banking, such as whole blood and blood components, testing of donor blood for infectious diseases, and highlights of transfusion medicine history. Also includes a database of where to donate and receive blood in the United States. Searchable. Proteins That Regulate Iron Metabolism Serve Critical Functions In Nut
Researchers have discovered that proteins that regulate the body's iron household play a vital role in making sure enough nutrients and water are absorbed in the intestine. Mice lacking these proteins suffer from weight loss and dehydration, the scientists report in Cell Metabolism. Gear Gallery: IPhone, Biker's Backpack, Video Boombox and More
Wired editors tout the latest, greatest gear (and torch the lamest stuff to hit store shelves). The Oil Sands Environmental Research Network (OSERN): Frequently Asked
Questions and answers about obtaining petroleum from the "naturally occurring deposits of bituminous sand"(known as oil sand or tar sand) found near the Athabasca River in Canada. Includes information about mining, the kinds of environmental disturbance oil sands mining causes, and reclamation. Also includes maps and a link to a glossary of oil sands acronyms. From the University of Alberta. OSU Researchers Helping China Reduce Soil Erosion
Oregon State University researchers working with the People's Republic of China have developed a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tool they hope will help solve the massive loss of topsoil on high elevation plateaus in western and northern China. Poly/mono Balance Important To Cholesterol-lowering Diet
In the search for the best fats for a heart healthy diet, trans- and saturated fats have long been recognized as undesirable and those that contain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) are preferred -- with no clear benefit demonstrated for higher levels of either the PUFAs or the MUFAs within recommended limits. In From the Cold: Following Swans as They Migrate From Russia to Brita
This site follows the path of Bewick's and whooper swans along their annual migration from the Russian Arctic to Great Britain from fall 2003 to spring 2004. Includes profiles of the swans, migration background and updates, and links to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) coverage of the migration. From the Wildfowl &Wetlands Trust, a wetland conservation organization based in the United Kingdom. Reuters Alertnet
Find extensive, up-to-the-minute information about "fast-moving humanitarian emergencies and ... the early warning of future emergencies"on this "humanitarian news network"that "aims to keep relief professionals and the wider public up-to-date on humanitarian crises around the globe."A philanthropicproject from the Reuters news agency. Pressure To Be More Muscular May Lead Men To Unhealthy Behaviors
Women are not the only ones in American society who feel pressure to achieve the perfect body. New research suggests that men feel pressure to have muscular bodies, and that influence can lead some to symptoms of eating disorders, pressure to use steroids and an unhealthy preoccupation with weightlifting.
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