Bad breath? Mouthrinses work, but some cause temporary staining October 08, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
Over-the-counter mouthrinses really do put a stop to bad breath. The first systematic review on the effectiveness of mouthrinses shows that they play an important role in reducing levels of bacteria and chemicals that cause ... | |
 German doing well after double arm transplant October 08, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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(AP) -- A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant is recovering well and able to perform some basic tasks, though doctors said Wednesday it still could take up to two years ... | |
Using living cells as nanotechnology factories October 08, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 24 vote(s)
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In the tiny realm of nanotechnology, scientists have used a wide variety of materials to build atomic scale structures. But just as in the construction business, nanotechnology researchers can often be limited by the amount ... | |
Research team solves structure of 'beneficial' virus October 08, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
The 3-D structure of the virus, known as Seneca Valley Virus-001, reveals that it is unlike any other known member of the Picornaviridae viral family, and confirms its recent designation as a separate genus "Senecavirus." ... | |
Deathways open doors to unexpected cultural practices October 08, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 12 vote(s)
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Cremation, "air burial," grave cairns, funeral mounds, mummification, belief in life after death – death practices sacred to one culture are often considered "odd" or even terrifying by another. | |
Researchers design artificial cells that could power medical implants October 09, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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Researchers at Yale University have created a blueprint for artificial cells that are more powerful and efficient than the natural cells they mimic and could one day be used to power tiny medical implants. | |
New findings may improve treatment of inherited breast cancer October 09, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
Scientists have identified some of the elusive downstream molecules that play a critical role in the development and progression of familial breast cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the October 10th issue of ... | |
1 in 4 US teen girls got cervical cancer shot October 09, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
(AP) -- About one in four teen girls last year got the groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer, federal health officials reported Thursday. | |
Tropical rainforest and mountain species may be threatened by global warming October 09, 2008 | User rating: 2.3 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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Contrary to conventional wisdom, tropical plant and animal species living in some of the warmest places on Earth may be threatened by global warming, according to an article by University of Connecticut Ecologist Robert K. ... | |
WHO probing deaths from mystery disease in SAfrica 18 hours ago | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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(AP) -- The U.N. health agency says it is investigating a mystery disease that killed three people in the South African city of Johannesburg. | |
How to... remake your breakfast 18 hours ago | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Many people start their day off wrong by eating foods high in fat, salt and sugar, nutritionists say. Here are some ways to change: | |
Researcher eliminates viral vector in stem cell reprogramming 17 hours ago | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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Shinya Yamanaka MD, PhD, of Kyoto University and the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (GICD) has taken another step forward in improving the possibilities for the practical application of induced pluripotent ... | |
Corner stores capture kids on morning commute October 04, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
In most cities, the corner store, with its chips, soda and candy, is ubiquitous. Convenient for the neighborhood residents, but also researchers are discovering, a major snack source for school age children. | |
Duke researchers show reading can help obese kids lose weight October 04, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | User comments: 1
It's no secret that reading is beneficial. But can it help kids lose weight? In the first study to look at the impact of literature on obese adolescents, researchers at Duke Children's Hospital discovered that reading the ... | |
Medicine award kicks off Nobel Prize announcements October 05, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
(AP) -- Two scientists who have won acclaim for research into the growth of cancer cells could be candidates for the Nobel Prize in medicine when the 2008 winners are presented on Monday, kicking off six days of Nobel announcements. | |
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