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Surprise -- Cholesterol May Actually Pose Benefits, Study Shows
If you?re worried about high cholesterol levels and keeping heart-healthy as you get older, don?t push aside bacon and eggs just yet. A new study says they might actually provide a benefit.Researchers have discovered that lower cholesterol levels can actually reduce muscle gain with exercising. Tiny Radioactive Spheres Effectively Treat Cancer That Has Spread To T
Placing tiny radioactive spheres directly into the liver through its blood supply halted growth of tumors that had spread to the organ in 71 percent of patients tested in a small clinical trial, researchers report. State Tax Holidays: Tax Holidays Return to Favor
Overview of sales tax holidays, instituted by some state governments "to provide relief to taxpayers ... [through] a temporary sales tax exemption on certain items for a specific period of time."Includes a chart of states with sales tax holidays, showing year of implementation, effective dates, eligible purchases, and website links where available. From the Federation of Tax Administrators, an organization serving state tax collection agencies. From A Few Wild Ancestors, A Citrus Cornucopia
Whether it's a halved grapefruit sprinkled with sugar, mandarin slices tumbled in a green salad, mouth-puckering lemon wedges or a classic navel orange, there are probably enough kinds of citrus to satisfy any personality or taste. BBC: Audio Interviews
Archived interviews with "cultural greats of the 20th Century talking about their work."Find audio clips (most under five minutes long) and biographical profiles. Featured authors include Enid Blyton, Judi Dench, Le Corbusier, Bob Marley, Nureyev, Pele, Shaw, Tutu, and nearly 100 others. May be browsed by name or profession (artists, performers, artists, philosophers, writers, etc.). Micro-organisms Genetically Engineered Into Tiny Factories
Micro-organisms may soon be efficiently and inexpensively producing novel pharmaceutical compounds, such as flavonoids, that fight aging, cancer or obesity, as well as high-value chemicals. In work that could transform radically the ways in which many of these compounds are produced commercially, researchers are genetically engineering E. coli and other micro-organisms into tiny, cellular factories. Drug May Fight Lupus And Atherosclerosis Simultaneously
People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis. Now scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine think they have a way to prevent or decrease this atherosclerosis and prevent heart attacks. In Depth: Charles &Camilla
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) coverage of the April 2005 marriage of Prince Charles of England to Camilla Parker Bowles. It features articles on the reactions of Queen Elizabeth, the Church of England, the British government, and the public. It also includes background on the controversy, the family connections that link Prince Charles and Camilla, title changes, photos, and profiles of the couple. Terri Schiavo Case: Legal Issues Involving Healthcare Directives, Deat
Compilation of documents and links to information about the court case involving Terri Schiavo, the Florida patient whose feeding tube was removed in March 2005. Topics include legal documents, living wills, the lawyers involved, related cases, power of attorney and health care directives, and commentary. Includes links to related sites. From FindLaw. Marine Lobsters of the World: An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue o
This 1991 publication introduces species of marine lobsters of interest to fisheries. Includes a glossary, illustrated descriptions of the lobster species, a list of species by major marine fishing areas, a bibliography, and an index of scientific and vernacular names. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
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