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High Doses Of Ibuprofen Cause Significant GI Bleeding, Despite Safety
People who take high doses of ibuprofen on a regular basis are three times more likely to experience gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding than those who do not take painkillers. Results of a small, retrospective analysis published today in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology show that significant GI bleeding can be observed as early as three days after starting an ibuprofen regimen in otherwise healthy people. [Unlikely] R Kelly works at McDonald's
R Kelly has been spotted moonlighting - as a McDonald's sales assistant.The singer, who last year topped the UK singles' chart with Ignition, spent three hours working at the drive-through window of McDonald's just hours after coming offstage in St. Louis, Missouri. Protein Packages Found To Activate Genes; May Be What Regulates Develo
It's all in the packaging. How nature wraps and tags genes determines if and when they become active, according to researchers from Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). They did the largest, most detailed study to date of the protein structure that surrounds the human genome. Twin Star Explosions Fascinate Astronomers
Scientists using NASA's Swift satellite stumbled upon a rare sight: Two supernovas side-by-side in one galaxy. Large galaxies typically play host to three supernovas per century. Galaxy NGC 1316 has had two supernovas in less than five months, and a total of four supernova in 26 years, as far back as the records go. This makes NGC 1316 the most prodigious known producer of supernovas. Straight Dope on the IPod's Birth
The magical music player wasn't plucked from a stone by Steve Jobs. Here's the story of how a team of designers and engineers produced Apple's groundbreaking gadget. Commentary by Leander Kahney. Brain Pacemaker: UCLA Develops Unique Nerve-stimulation Epilepsy Treat
A unique nerve-stimulation treatment for epilepsy developed at UCLA offers a potential new alternative for tens of thousands of individuals unable to control their seizures with medication and ineligible for surgery. A study published in the July edition of the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsia reports that four of seven subjects who used an external stimulator for at least three months in a pilot human clinical trial enjoyed a 50 percent or better reduction in seizure frequency. Craigslist: Help for Katrina Survivors
Links to the local Craigslist pages of some affected cities: Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Houston; Jackson, Mississippi; Mobile, Alabama; Montgomery, Alabama; New Orleans; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Pensacola, Florida. These local pages list information such as relief resources, missing people, temporary housing, missing pets, transportation and rideshares, discussion forums, and volunteer opportunities. Also has links to more general places to donate to and volunteer. Does A Component Of Niacin Point The Way To Anti-aging Drugs?
In recent years, scientists have discovered that a family of enzymes called sirtuins can dramatically extend life in organisms as diverse as yeast, worms and flies. A number of scientific groups and biotechnology companies are eagerly searching for drug candidates able to boost sirtuin activity, hoping to develop an "anti-aging"drug. Now, a new study from scientists at the Wistar Institute points to another strategy for activating sirtuins to unleash their anti-aging powers. Sundance Film Picks 2007
Our choices for this year's stand-out films, from sci-fi to animation. By Jason Silverman. Long-term Lead Exposure Linked To Cognitive Decline In Older Adults
Older adults exposed to high levels of lead before the 1980s are showing signs of cognitive decrements as a result of long-term lead exposure in their communities, according to a study published in the online edition of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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