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[Scary] Pregnant woman says 'maternal instinct' helped her kill attack
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. - A pregnant woman who killed her attacker said a maternal instinct helped her fight off the woman who investigators believe was after her unborn child."I do believe that I fought harder because it was for my child,"Sarah Brady told ABC's "Good Morning America"in interviews aired Sunday and Monday. "It is a maternal instinct to protect your child to the very end."Katherine Smith, 22, died Thursday after luring Brady to her apartment to pick up a package supposedly delivered to the wrong address. When Smith pulled out a knife and attacked the pregnant woman, Brady fought back, striking Smith on the head with an ash tray and stabbing her three times with her own knife, police said. Brady, 26, said she didn't know Smith before the two met at Smith's apartment and can't be certain why Smith wanted to kill her."I really am not sure what was going through her mind,"Brady told ABC. "The only thing I thought was that she was going to kill me and my child and that is the only thing that ran through my mind." Using Green Chemistry To Deliver Cutting-edge Drugs
Green chemistry is being employed to develop revolutionary drug delivery methods that are more effective and less toxic -- and could benefit millions of patients. Chemists are developing new methods for coating drugs in plastics, using methods that do not damage the latest generation of delicate 'biopharmaceutical'drugs which at the cutting edge of modern medical treatment. New Strategies Work To Put Cancer On The Firing Line
The scary reality is that cancer cells are our own cells gone awry. Our immune system therefore doesn't always see cancer as a horrific invader. The tumor is smart, one researcher says, changing just enough to stay out of the line of fire. Living to 100 and Beyond: Search for Predictors of Exceptional Human L
This 2005 research paper "explores possible predictors of exceptional human longevity such as familial factors, early-life living conditions, month-of-birth, and birth order."Includes data tables and a bibliography. From the Center on Aging at the University of Chicago; sponsored by the Committee on Life Insurance Research of the Society of Actuaries. Heat Dangers Forgotten In The Battle Against Air Pollution
Ozone is being wrongly blamed for many of the deaths during hot weather spells, finds a new UCL (University College London) study. UCL scientists warn that amidst all the concerns over air pollution, the more basic health message of 'staying cool when the weather is hot' may be being forgotten. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Light To Moderate Drinking Reduces Risk Of Cardiac Events, Death
Older adults who consume one to seven alcoholic beverages a week may live longer and have a reduced risk for cardiac events than those who do not drink -- an association that appears independent of the anti-inflammatory effects of alcohol, according to a report in the July 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Washington Huskies: The Official Athletic Site of the University of Wa
Background and news about University of Washington men's and women's sports teams, such as baseball, basketball, crew, football, and track. Find schedules, results, audio and video clips, player profiles and interviews, and more. Includes material for recruiters and a section on Husky traditions, such as spirit songs and tailgating. From CSTV (College Sports Television) Networks, Inc. and the University of Washington. Where the Girls Are
A study shows women outnumber men in online worlds, so we asked a couple of adults-only environments how many women have joined. In Sex Drive Daily. Gene Chip Discovery May Lead To Individualized Treatment For 5 Heredit
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have developed the first gene chip to use in the early diagnosis of at least five hereditary liver diseases, to detect genetic causes of jaundice in children and adults, and potentially to lead to personalized treatment options.
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