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After experimental stem cell therapy, patients' failing hearts showed better function and less scarring
Read More »Gas Drillers Risk Backlash Unless Health Protections Improve
A federal energy panel issued a blunt warning to shale gas drillers and their regulators today, saying they need to step up efforts to protect public health and the environment or risk a backlash that stifles further development. 201CConcerted and sustained action is needed to avoid excessive environmental impacts of shale gas production and the consequent risk of public opposition to its continuation and expansion,201D said members of the Energy Department2019s Shale Gas Subcommittee in a draft report released today
Read More »Sugary drinks tied to heart disease in women: What about men?
Study shows increased heart risk among soda drinkers - even in absence of weight gain
Read More »Maps Identify Fallout and Radiation Hotspots from Japan Nuclear Disaster
By Edwin Cartlidge of Nature magazine The distribution of fallout from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has now been mapped by two independent teams. [More] Presented By: Grainger has power transmission covered.
Read More »Why Sony Must Reinvent The TV
Sony's CEO, Howard Stringer, has said his company is going to reinvent the television. It's a dangerous game--and one being played by tech's top firms.
Read More »No gluten? No fat? Dealing with diet restrictions
"If you would like to dine gluten-free, please ask to see our gluten-free menu." Restaurants are printing notes like this in droves, and hosts are now googling phrases like "lacto-ovo" before dinner parties.
Read More »Blood thinner Xarelto cuts risk of heart attack, death in new study
Adding Xarelto to usual drug regimen cut risk of subsequent heart trouble but was linked to increased risk for bleeding
Read More »Video: Report: Diabetes epidemic will explode
A new report says the worldwide diabetes epidemic will explode over the next 20 years. Betty Nguyen reports.
Read More »SfN Neuroblogging: Dutiful monkey dads
For the first of Sunday’s poster blogging we’re going to look at some dutiful dads. Some dutiful monkey dads
Read More »Video: Panel: Kids 9 to 11 should get cholesterol test
A panel of pediatricians is making a major change to medical guidelines for children, saying all kids between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol. Dr
Read More »Diabetes may hit one in 10 by 2030, report says
Number of people with diabetes mellitus predicted to reach 552 million in next two decades
Read More »He’s No Gregory House–Which Is a Good Thing (preview)
The patient had endured 20 years of pain: her calves had turned into two bricks,
Read More »Polyvore’s Jess Lee Turns Fashion Lovers Into Style Trendsetters
Next time you stand in front of your closet with no idea what to wear, remember there’s an army of wannabe Anna Wintours and Rachel Zoes on Polyvore.com, ready to crank out trendy head-to-toe looks by tapping a vast database of designer apparel and accessories. Next time you stand in front of your closet with no idea what to wear, remember there’s an army of wannabe Anna Wintours and Rachel Zoes on Polyvore.com ready to offer inspiration.
Read More »Evelyn Lauder dies, and breast cancer loses key activist
Lauder, one of originators of pink ribbon campaign, died of complications of ovarian cancer
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