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Aging: An Evolutionary Accident?
MIT Technology Review - By Emily Singer Environmental stresses and cell damage play a role in the longevity of humans and simple soil-dwelling nematodes. But new research from Stanford University shows that in the short-lived worm Caenorhabditis elegans, such stresses have no … |
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First bird in Nassau tests positive for West Nile
Newsday - BY SOPHIA CHANG | sophia.chang@newsday.com A bird found in Plainview has tested positive for West Nile virus, this season's first finding in Nassau County, health officials said Thursday. Tests Confirm Pennsylvania's First Human Case of West Nile Virus … West Nile virus reported in bird found in FdL County |
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The Blood Supply: Not Just the Red Cross
New York Times - Your article about the American Red Cross reminds us that our blood supply is produced through complex processes, closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Globe West community bulletin board Blood drive set for next Thursday |
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State freezes Medi-Cal payments to thousands of healthcare facilities
Los Angeles Times - Clinics, nursing homes and adult day care centers are among providers scrambling to fill the gap with funding from other sources. By Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer SACRAMENTO — – Thousands of medical providers who care for low-income … Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding Some Medi-Cal Payments Will Be Frozen Until Budget Is OK'd |
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Victor A. McKusick, 86; Johns Hopkins physician pioneered genetics …
Los Angeles Times - RESEARCHER: Dr. Victor A. McKusick was a pioneer in linking diseases to specific genes and began the first database of gene functions, which now includes more than 18000 human genes. A Genetics Pioneer Who Mapped the Inner World Health Blog Obit: Victor McKusick, Father of Medical Genetics |
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Grocer removes jalapenos
The Associated Press - CINCINNATI (AP) - The nation's largest traditional grocery chain has removed all jalapeno peppers from its stores as a precaution. Salmonella-tainted produce still leads foodborne illness Mexia HEB cools concerns, pulls the Jalapenos |
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OTC Lidocaine Soothes Fears, Pain of Mammogram
MedHeadlines - Many women delay or avoid getting mammography exams because the process itself can cause a considerable degree of discomfort in some women and others fear the possibility. Lidocaine Gel Could Make Mammograms More Comfortable Lidocaine Gel May Ease Mammography Discomfort |
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Doctors urge you to treat pre-diabetes
WBIR-TV - 57 million Americans are believed to have what's called pre-diabetes. These are patients with higher than normal glucose levels and other signs that put them at risk for developing diabetes. Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes New Recommendations for Prediabetes |
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Prominent Cancer Doctor Warns About Cellphones
New York Times - The head of a prominent cancer research institute has warned his faculty and staff to limit cellphone use because of a possible cancer risk, The Associated Press reports. Your cell phone has the power to kill you or save your life. Health Highlights: July 24, 2008 |
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Long Islanders to join SF protest over Michael Savage comments
Newsday - BY CAROL POLSKY | carol.polsky@newsday.com Long Island autism activists plan to take part in a San Francisco protest Sunday of radio show host Michael Savage's remarks on autism. Children with autism called ‘brats,’ and nobody blinks  Comment by Kim Stagliano Writer, Blogger, Mom to three girls with autism |
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