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Our Diet Must Change To Cut Cancer Risk, Experts Urge
November 2, 2007 — A new report published by the World Cancer Research Fund will show how much our diet needs to change if we are to reduce the risk of cancer. The report shows that alcohol increases the risk of ... > full story -
Saving Fish: New Method Tests Sewage For Dissolved Phosphorous
November 2, 2007 — A new method for measuring certain forms of phosphorus - the nutrient often responsible for algae blooms that devastate fish populations in lakes - has identified a major but previously overlooked ... > full story -
Mechanism Of Action Of EGFR Inhibitors in Cancer Chemotherapy
November 2, 2007 — Recent research considers how tumors respond to a an important class of drugs used in cancer chemotherapy, known as epidermal growth factor receptor ... > full story -
Genes Identified To Protect Broccoli, Cabbage, Other Brassicas, From Damaging Virus
November 2, 2007 — Scientists have identified a new way to breed brassicas, which include broccoli, cabbage and oilseed rape, resistant to a damaging virus. Their discovery has characterised a form of resistance that ... > full story -
A Missed Shot: The Failure Of HPV Vaccination State Requirements
November 2, 2007 — Experts review the controversy surrounding the human papillomavirus vaccine debate, and its effects on ethical and public health issues. In order to move forward with cervical cancer prevention ... > full story
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Dieting and Weight ControlOverweight Mothers Run Greater Risk Of Having Hyperactive Children
November 1, 2007 — If a woman is overweight when she becomes pregnant, the probability is much greater that her child will evince ADHD-like symptoms when he/she reaches school age, according to a new Nordic study. ... > full story -
New Peptide Communication Factor Enabling Bacteria To 'Talk To Each Other' Discovered
November 1, 2007 — A new communication factor that enables bacteria to "talk to each other" and causes their death could have significant consequences leading to development of a new class of antibiotic ... > full story -
Common Drug For Stopping Preterm Labor May Be Harmful For Babies
November 1, 2007 — A drug commonly used to halt premature labor may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies, according to a new analysis in the American Journal of Obstetrics and ... > full story -
UK Scientists Working Towards A Redefinition Of The Kilogram
November 1, 2007 — Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory have released new research results that could affect how we measure a kilogram -- the last SI unit based on a manufactured object. The International ... > full story -
Token Resuscitation Attempts On Hopelessly Ill Patients Prolong Suffering, Experts Say
November 1, 2007 — Lack of legal clarity and clinical guidelines can put health-care professionals in a very difficult position when it comes to resuscitating hopelessly ill patients. But using "slow codes" -- where ... > full story
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Novel Medication Improves Ovarian Cancer Treatment
November 1, 2007 — A biologic anticancer agent that prevents tumor growth by interfering with the formation of new blood vessels (Bevacizumab) may have the potential to improve the efficacy of standard combination ... > full story -
Preparing 3-D Images Of World's Most Deadly Infectious Diseases
November 1, 2007 — The unearthly creature looks like something out of a sci-fi flick, but the horror is real. This 3-D image that seems to leap out of the computer screen into the lab is a protein from the deadly ... > full story -
Unique Pattern Of Gene Expression Can Indicate Common Pain Killer, Acetaminophen, Overdose
November 1, 2007 — In a new study, researchers found they could detect toxic levels of acetaminophen in laboratory animals by analyzing gene expression in the blood. This study could be a first step in developing ... > full story -
Modeling Protein Behavior: Speed Plays Crucial Role In Breaking Protein's H-bonds
November 1, 2007 — Researchers studying the architecture of proteins have finally explained why computer models of proteins' behavior under mechanical duress differ dramatically from experimental observations. This ... > full story -
Katrina Victims Increasingly Depressed, Traumatized, And Suicidal As Relief Efforts Drag On
November 1, 2007 — According to the most comprehensive survey of people affected by Hurricane Katrina, results of which are being presented to the US Senate, the percentage of pre-hurricane residents of the affected ... > full story
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Caesarean Births Pose Higher Risks For Mother And Baby, Study Finds
November 1, 2007 — Women having a non-emergency Caesarean birth have double the risk of illness or even death compared to a vaginal birth, according to a new study. However, the researchers found Caesarean delivery ... > full story -
Bullet Proof Material Applies Nanotechnology to Rebound, Not Spread, Force Of Bullet
November 1, 2007 — Engineers have designed a new bullet proof material which actually rebounds the force of a bullet. Bulletproof materials at the moment are designed to spread the force. The use of nanotechnology in ... > full story -
New Genetic Variant Linked To Prostate Cancer In African-Americans
November 1, 2007 — Researchers report a newly identified genetic variation that is linked to higher incidence of prostate cancer in African American men. Two tiny genetic variations may provide the best clues yet for ... > full story -
Boiled Peanuts Pack Big Antioxidant Punch
November 1, 2007 — Boiled peanuts, a regional treat from the southern United States, may be as healthy as they are delicious. Scientists report that boiling these legumes imbues them with more antioxidants than roasted ... > full story -
Light Humor In The Workplace Is A Good Thing, Review Shows
November 1, 2007 — It is commonly believed that kidding around at work isn't a good thing. Well, it is, says a researcher, who has examined how workplace humor affects the working environment. Humor -- particularly ... > full story
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Cardiologists Identify New Cardiac Arrest Gene
November 1, 2007 — Researchers have identified a new gene responsible for a rare, inherited form of sudden cardiac arrest, known as Brugada syndrome. Using positional cloning and gene sequencing on an affected family, ... > full story -
Western Canada's Glaciers Hit 7000-Year Low
November 1, 2007 — Tree stumps at the feet of Western Canadian glaciers are providing new insights into the accelerated rates at which the rivers of ice have been shrinking due to human-aided global warming. Scientists ... > full story -
New Natural Plastic Extends Life Of Bone Implant
November 1, 2007 — Stainless steel will be replaced by fiber composites in bone implants, according to European scientists. They are researching the technological properties of composites that have a better capacity to ... > full story -
Improving Password Protection With Easy To Remember Drawings
November 1, 2007 — An inventive way of improving password security for handheld devices such as iPhones, Blackberry and Smartphone has now been developed. The software, which uses pictures instead of letters and ... > full story -
Human Decision-making Takes Multiple Brain Regions Performing Individual Functions
November 1, 2007 — The brain, the human supercomputer, might work more like an assembly line when recognizing objects, with a hierarchy of brain regions separately absorbing and processing information before a person ... > full story
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New Brain Cells Listen Before They Talk
November 1, 2007 — Newly-created neurons in adults rely on signals from distant brain regions to regulate their maturation and survival -- which has implications for using adult stem cells to replace those lost by ... > full story -
Chemical In Red Wine, Fruits And Vegetables May Stop Cancer, Heart Disease, Depending On The Dose
November 1, 2007 — The next cancer drug might come from the grocery store. In a new study, scientists describe how high and low doses of polyphenols have different effects. Most notably, they found that very high doses ... > full story -
Treadmill Training Helps Down Syndrome Babies Walk Months Earlier
November 1, 2007 — Starting Down syndrome infants on treadmill training for just minutes a day can help them walk up to four or five months earlier than with only traditional physical therapy, a new study ... > full story -
Children At Increased Risk From Effects Of Global Climate Change, Report Says
November 1, 2007 — There is broad scientific consensus that the earth's climate is warming, the process is accelerating, and that human activities are very likely the main cause. Children are often most vulnerable to ... > full story -
Why Are Some People Oblivious To The 'Sweaty' Smell Of A Locker Room?
November 1, 2007 — Some people are oblivious to the odor in the locker room after a game, while others wrinkle their noses at the slightest whiff of sweat. This difference is at least partly genetic. Women were ... > full story
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Cancer-Killing Virus Shows Promise as Metastatic Cancer Treatment
November 1, 2007 — The Seneca Valley Virus is a potent cancer killer and can differentiate between normal and cancerous cells. The virus may be a potential treatment for some metastatic cancers, such as small-cell lung ... > full story -
Key Protein In Leptospirosis Bacterium Identified
November 1, 2007 — Researchers have located a protein they believe is responsible for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease transmitted from animals to humans that infects a half-million people and leads to the death of ... > full story -
Oncologists Show Focused Radiation Is Effective As Surgery Against Nerve Tumor
November 1, 2007 — Specifically aimed, "stereotactic" radiation may be as good as surgery -- and in some cases, even better -- in treating benign but potentially devastating brain tumors called nonacoustic schwannomas, ... > full story -
Climate Change Threatens Human Health, According To Australian Report
November 1, 2007 — Australians face increasingly large-scale health risks from our expanding impact on the natural environment, ranging from increases in weather extremes and dengue fever to obesity, diabetes and ... > full story -
Quality Of Life Is The Most Important Predictor Of Survival For Advanced Cancer Patients
November 1, 2007 — Healthcare providers have observed it for years -- patients who appear to have a better quality of life while battling their cancer live longer. Now, a prospective, multi-institutional study ... > full story
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Promising Cancer Treatments Under Development
November 1, 2007 — A novel trial design offers a way to select which promising drug combinations should be pursued in more advanced clinical trials. Because it is impossible to conduct randomized comparisons of all ... > full story -
New Treatment Option Studied For Bladder Cancer
November 1, 2007 — A chemotherapy regimen for patients with advanced bladder cancer who aren't eligible for standard treatment is under study. A Phase II study will determine if those patients can benefit from ... > full story -
Guidelines For Treating, Preventing Blood Clots In Cancer Patients
November 1, 2007 — Oncologists have put together a set of guidelines for the prevention and treatment of dangerous blood clots that threaten cancer patients. It is estimated that venous thromboembolism affects four to ... > full story -
Importance Of Mangrove Conservation In Tsunami Prone Regions
November 1, 2007 — Agricultural expansion rather than shrimp farming is the major factor responsible for the destruction of tropical mangrove forests in the tsunami-impacted regions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, ... > full story -
Key Findings For All Veterans Seen In Depression And Suicide Study
November 1, 2007 — The largest and most up-to-date study of suicides among depressed veterans provides important new data -- and some surprises -- that may guide screening and treatment for all vets. Predictors of ... > full story
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Men, Don't Skip Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Appointments
Men with 'low risk' prostate cancer who miss more than two radiation treatments in an eight week treatment face an increased chance of their cancer recurring. That is the conclusion of a new study ... > full story
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PET Scan Distinguishes Alzheimer's From Other Dementia
A PET scan that measures uptake of sugar in the brain significantly improves the accuracy of diagnosing a type of dementia often mistaken for Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. The scan, ... > full story
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Ten Minutes Of Talking Improves Memory And Test Performance
Spending just 10 minutes talking to another person can help improve your memory and your performance on tests, according to a new study. The higher the level of participants' social interaction, ... > full story
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Ecologists Uncover Links Between Fever And Living Fast, Dying Young
Fever is an effective defence against disease, but new research suggests that not all animals use it when exposed to infection. A new study found large differences in fever responses among closely ... > full story
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Katrina Victims Increasingly Depressed, Traumatized, And Suicidal As Relief Efforts Drag On
According to the most comprehensive survey of people affected by Hurricane Katrina, results of which are being presented to the US Senate, the percentage of pre-hurricane residents of the affected ... > full story
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Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Strange Burial Positions Show Pacific Island Life
Archaeologists analysed skeletons' teeth from seventeen excavated skeletons who were found in some unusual burial positions at the earliest ancient cemetery in the Pacific. The scientists identified ... > full story
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Massive Black Hole Smashes Record
Astronomers have discovered the heftiest known black hole to orbit a star. The new black hole, with a mass 24 to 33 times that of our Sun, is more massive than scientists expected for a black hole ... > full story
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UK Scientists Working Towards A Redefinition Of The Kilogram
Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory have released new research results that could affect how we measure a kilogram -- the last SI unit based on a manufactured object. The International ... > full story
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Preparing 3-D Images Of World's Most Deadly Infectious Diseases
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