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New Drug Effective For Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stanford Scientist Finds
A new drug appears to offer pain relief and increased mobility to rheumatoid arthritis patients who have exhausted their other medical treatment options. A researcher at the Stanford University School of Medicine led a six-month, multicenter clinical trial that found patients were more than twice as likely to have significant improvement with the new drug than with standard therapy. K-State Professor Assists In War On Terror With Bomb Detection Researc
Bill Dunn, a K-State associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, is working to develop a way to improve bomb detection without having to get in close proximity to suspicious containers such as cars, knapsacks, briefcases, etc., that may conceal explosives. More Than Half The US Population Is Sensitive To One Or More Allergens
More than fifty percent of the US population tested positive to one or more allergens, according to a large national study. The new findings, based on data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), shows that 54.3% of individuals aged 6-59 years old had a positive skin test response to at least one of the 10 allergens tested. The Wiki That Edited Me
For over a week, volunteer editors picked at the prose, tested the facts and directed this journalist to new avenues of reporting. But did our experiment in collaborative journalism produce a compelling story? By Ryan Singel. Test our reactions
The December issue of Reactive Reports is now online featuring words and pictures by David Bradley Science Writer. This month we feature the carbon dioxide's subjective cousin, the nanotechnologists who are sticking their necks out, an ancient riverbed that protects a river from chemical waste, and as an early festive item, how mistletoe isn't just for kissing but could lead to a new diabetes treatment. High Blood Pressure May Be Due To Excess Weight In Half Of Overweight
As many as 50 percent of overweight men and women with high blood pressure may have hypertension as a result of being overweight, researchers reported. About one in three American adults has high blood pressure, which is defined as a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the number 1 and number 3 causes of death in the United States. EPI Issue Guide: Social Security
Collection of policy papers and background information on the U.S. Social Security system. Provides a FAQ on Social Security and Social Security privatization, issue briefs on Social Security reform, and links to other organizations, publications, and government information. From the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), "a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy." [Unlikely] Man kisses car for 54 hours
A Chilean man has won a competition after he kissed a car for 54 hours non-stop. Soy Appears To Lower Cholesterol And Blood Sugar Levels, Aid Weight Lo
The labels in the snack food aisle promise low-fat, no-fat, low-cal and low-carb tasty treats. But what really makes a food healthy? And should we believe the commercial hype about soy products and our health? Help for Homeowners Facing the Loss of Their Home
This site discusses steps to take when you may unable to pay the mortgage on your home. Topics include contacting your lender, talking to a housing counseling agency, prioritizing debts, and exploring loan workout solutions (such as forbearance or mortgage modification). Includes comments about predatory lending schemes, and a link to a list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies by state. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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