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Mother's Milk A Gift That Keeps On Giving
Medical research shows that mothers'milk satisfies babies'nutritional needs far better than any manufactured infant formula. It also protects babies against many common infectious diseases and certain inflammatory diseases, and probably helps lower the risk of a child later developing diabetes, lymphoma and some types of leukemia. These conclusions appear in a major new reviewof the medical literature published this month entitled "Benefits and Risks of Breastfeeding." Radiohead Review Is In: Vote for Your Favorite New Songs on 'In Rainbo
Subtle and lush, the new album is a "grower" -- the kind of recording that gets better with each listen. Vote for your favorite tracks now. Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots
This website companion to a Library of Congress project highlights local events and community celebrations across the United States. Find illustrated essays about traditions and events focusing on history, music, arts, food, flowers, animals, people, places, and more. Browse by states, territories, and commonwealths. From the Library of Congress American Folklife Center. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Genetic Testing Helps Physicians Zero In On Eye Disease
Rapid genetic testing for eye disease is becoming a reality, thanks to a new technology. Scientists have created a first-of-its-kind test on a microchip array that will help physicians hone their diagnoses for patients with the blinding disease known as retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The screening technique has proven to be reliable and cost-effective. Gender Gap For Lung Cancer Rates Narrowing
Results of the most comprehensive analysis to date of the impact of gender differences in lung cancer incidence in the United States indicate that lung cancer rates among men are on the decline, while the rate in women remains steady. Researchers To Improve Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Methods
Pioneering research to increase the accuracy of prostate cancer diagnoses has earned Rutgers University and its collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania $822,000 in research grants. The methods being developed use powerful high resolution MRI and computer-aided diagnosis techniques to reveal previously hidden cancerous tissue in prostate glands. Are Pets Good For You?
Owning a pet is linked to health and wellbeing, particularly for older people and patients recovering from major illness, say researchers in this week's British Medical Journal.About half of households in the United Kingdom own pets and over 90 percent of pet owners regard their pet as a valued family member. Folic Acid And Vitamin B12 Decrease Risk Of Hip Fracture In Stroke Pat
Patients who took folic acid and vitamin B12 after their stroke had a reduced risk of hip fracture compared to patients who took placebo, according to an article in the March 2 issue of JAMA. Urine Test May Help Monitor Disfiguring Birthmarks
Vascular anomalies--birthmarks caused by abnormal development of arteries, capillaries, veins or lymph vessels--can sometimes begin to progress, requiring aggressive treatment to save the child's health or vision. Research at Children's Hospital Boston now suggests that urine testing can help monitor these anomalies and predict those about to become a serious threat.
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