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More Effective Treatment For Malaria Control During Pregnancy In Afric
A review of previous studies indicates that two doses of a malaria preventive therapy during pregnancy provides substantial benefit to HIV-negative women in Africa, with more frequent dosing apparently necessary for HIV-positive women, according to a recent article. Comedy Central's Indecision 2008
A humorous take on the 2008 presidential election. Features video clips of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's interviews with 2008 presidential candidates and Colbert's candidacy announcement, humorous candidate profiles, and a blog. From Comedy Central. Microchip Technology: Comparisons With the New Chip on the Block
This 2003 study looked at the ability of scanners to detect ISO (International Standards Organization) microchip implants used for pet identification. These chips help "in the effort to reunite lost animals with their owners."Provides an overview of the ISO microchipping technology, the use of the technology in animal shelters and by pet owners, study results, and recommendations. From the American Humane Association. 'Bad Carbs'Not The Enemy, Professor Finds
The latest common wisdom on carbohydrates claims that eating so-called "bad"carbohydrates will make you fat, but University of Virginia professor Glenn Gaesser says, "that's just nonsense."Eating sandwiches with white bread, or an occasional doughnut, isn't going to kill you, or necessarily even lead to obesity, he said. Dental Erosion -- Consume Pickles, Lemons And Soft Drinks In Moderatio
Frequently consuming foods with a low pH value, such as soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles, fresh fruit and yogurt can lead to irreversible dental erosion, according to a report in the January/February issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) clinical, peer-reviewed journal. The Kiss of Death: Chagas' Disease in the Americas
Background from 1998 about this debilitating disease caused by a parasite that "affects an estimated 18 to 20 million people in Central, South America, and the United States"and whose symptoms may not be visible for many years. Topics include symptoms, spread of the disease from South America, prevention (such as personal hygiene and insecticides), disease biology, ethnomedicine, and social and cultural issues. From the University of Texas at Arlington. Obese Athletes At Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea
More research is emerging that sheds light on a serious problem affecting student-athletes nationwide: the number of children and teens who are considered obese is rising dramatically. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, obesity raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems, and also increases the likelihood of developing obstructive sleep apnea. OSA causes a child or teen to stop breathing during sleep and can disturb his or her sleep several times on any given night. The Planet, The Galaxy And The Laser
On the night of July 21, ESO astronomer Yuri Beletsky took images of the night sky above Paranal, the 2600-meter high mountain in the Chilean Atacama Desert home to ESO's Very Large Telescope. The amazing images bear witness to the unique quality of the sky, revealing not only the Milky Way in all its splendour but also the planet Jupiter and the laser beam used at Yepun, one of the 8.2-meter telescopes that make up this extraordinary facility. 'Blimp1' Gene Leads To Discovery Of Cells Responsible For Skin's Sebac
New research from Rockefeller University's Elaine Fuchs examines how skin cells involved in oil production develop from a newly identified population of cells adjacent to the hair follicle. Their findings have implications for skin disorders such as acne and certain kinds of cancer, and may also provide clues to how stem cells control proliferation and differentiation. Certain Nutrients Associated With Reduced Risk For Age-related Eye Dis
Consuming higher levels of the yellow plant pigments lutein and zeaxanthin may be associated with a lower risk for age-related macular degeneration, according to a new article. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when the macula, the area at the back of the retina that produces the sharpest vision, deteriorates over time. It is a leading cause of irreversible blindness among elderly people of European descent, according to background information in the article.
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