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Cigarette Smoke Worsens Respiratory Infections In Infants
Studying Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) to learn what puts children at risk for the most severe infections, Washington University researchers at St. Louis Children's Hospital found that a child's age at the time of infection and whether that child lives with a smoker could mean the difference between the sniffles and the intensive care unit. Core Needle Biopsy Gives An Accurate Picture Of Gene Expression In Who
The gene expression profile detected in the core needle biopsy of a breast tumour is representative of gene expression in the whole tumour. A study published today in the open access journal Breast Cancer Research confirms the reliability of core needle biopsy as a tool in breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Pope's Stargazer: I Wasn't Sacked
The director of the Vatican Observatory says he wasn't fired for his controversial views on the origin of life. In Bodyhack. Climate Change Only One Symptom Of A Stressed Planet Earth
In releasing its latest comprehensive report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) focuses an important spotlight on the current state of the Earth's climate. Climate change is just one of the many symptoms exhibited by a planet under pressure from human activities. "Global environmental change, which includes climate change, threatens to irreversibly alter our planet,"says Kevin Noone, Executive Director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP). Hydroxycitric Acid Slows Glucose Uptake, Cuts Insulin Peaks/Valleys A
A dietetic aid, hydroxycitric acid (HCA) looks great in animal studies, but human trials show neither food nor weight reduction. Dutch researchers studied how HCA works and found HCA slowed glucose absorption over two hours, compared with 20 minutes in nontreated rats. Urging caution, they note that with further study, there even could be implications for diabetes treatment. With sugar/insulin peaks and valleys likely leveled, the South Beach Diet parallel comes to mind. Galileo To Support Global Search And Rescue
The detection of emergency beacons will be greatly improved by the introduction of Europe's satellite positioning system, Galileo. The Galileo satellites will carry transponders to relay distress signals to search and rescue organizations. Despite Their Safety, IUDs Are Underused In Developed Countries, Exper
Misconceptions around intrauterine contraceptive devices mean that they are underused in developed countries, despite being a safe and effective form of contraception, says a women's health expert. Side effects such as pain and heavy bleeding are common reasons for discontinuing use of an IUD within the first year, but can usually be managed with appropriate pain relief. Hopkins Scientists Uncover 'Tags' That Force Proteins To Cell Surface
Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered internal "shipping labels"that allow -- and perhaps force -- hundreds if not thousands of proteins to get to the surface of cells and stay there. Two natural proteins that use one of these "tags"are the ion channel that lets heart cells contract on cue, and the docking point that allows HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, into cells, the researchers discovered. [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. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Hurricane Katrina Reli
"Information for Food and Housing Assistance, Disaster Cleanup, Agency Resources, Recovery, and Consumers, and for USDA Personnel In the Affected Areas."This site provides news and information about USDA activities following Hurricane Katrina, such as relief programs for farmers, emergency food assistance, the Food Stamp and child nutrition programs, and the Rural Development program. Also includes links to related U.S. government sites.
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