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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. Chemists Discover New Way Antioxidants Fight Debilitating Diseases
Debilitating diseases are often linked to DNA damage that occurs when metal ions in the body produce reactive oxygen compounds that damage cells. Studies have shown antioxidants that neutralize this activity and are found in fruits, vegetables, green tea, garlic and onions can be effective at preventing damage. Scientists have now found a new mechanism for antioxidant activity: antioxidants bind to naturally present iron and copper to prevent formation of compounds that damage DNA. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Investigative Assistance: The Whis
Resources for employees who wish to report unlawful treatment resulting from their reporting violations of worker health and safety law as provided in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other statutes related to transportation, the environment, and corporate fraud. Includes the text of the whistleblower protection provisions for the acts, instructions for filing a complaint, and informational brochures for protections related to industries such as trucking and the airlines. From the U.S. Department of Labor. HealthCORE: Health Communities Online Resource Education
This project addresses health literacy issues through providing access to electronic consumer health information. The website provides links to information for consumers on specific conditions, community/public health resources, and health literacy information for professionals in the medical field. Includes links to information in Spanish. From the Medical Center of Central Georgia (MCCG). Is 'Trash-Diesel' Snake Oil?
A company claiming it can turn landfill into diesel has questionable technology and a CEO with a history of lying. In Autopia. Study Finds New Type Of Silicone Implant Offers More Natural Looking B
A new type of silicone breast implant may offer breast augmentation and reconstruction patients more natural looking breasts with a low complication rate, according to a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The new gel implants will be the next type of silicone implant produced by manufacturers if the FDA approves the devices to be marketed and sold in the United States. New Process May Enable Motorists To Fill 'Er Up -- With Wheat
In a finding that could help put wheat alongside corn on the menu of biofuel sources, researchers report the development of a new method for producing ethanol from wheat. The technology is potentially cheaper and more efficient than conventional methods for producing wheat-based biofuel. Blood Test Can Accurately Diagnose Heart Failure In Patients With Kidn
A large-scale analysis has shown that a blood test previously found useful in diagnosing or ruling out heart failure in emergency room patients remains effective in patients with chronic kidney disease. The study also demonstrates that the test for a marker called NT-proBNP can identify patients at a higher risk for death, independent of kidney dysfunction. Scott Base 1957-2007
Website for the 50th anniversary of Scott Base, established in 1957 by Sir Edmund Hillary to support New Zealand-led research in Antarctica. Includes key dates in the history of the base, which was the site of International Geophysical Year (IGY) observations and the ending point for the 1958 Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Provides a FAQ, several photo galleries, and listings of anniversary events. From Antarctica New Zealand, a New Zealand government agency. .. LII Tip of the Week: LII Site Migration Countdown
Reminder: we're getting ready to push off from the old LII system and migrate to the new system. We're not exactly sure what the magic day will be, except that it will be before September 30. Our main URL will continue to be http://lii.org and we will redirect as many queries and pages as possible. Anyone interested in a peek at the new system is welcome to email us at lii@lii.org.
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