Archive for July, 2008
Monday 28 July 2008 @ 6:07 am
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Soy Foods, Sperm Concentration Link?
WebMD - By Miranda Hitti July 23, 2008 — Men who eat a lot of soy foods may have a lower sperm concentration than men who don't eat soy foods, according to a new study. Soy foods 'reduce sperm numbers' Study shows soy has side effects |
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Monday 28 July 2008 @ 5:07 am
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Health Highlights: July 25, 2008
U.S. News & World Report - US drug companies are enjoying a taxpayer-funded windfall worth billions of dollars under Medicare's privatized Part D drug benefit program for seniors and the disabled, says a report released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. How Much Should Medicare Pay for Prescription Drugs? Report: Medicare Pays 30 Percent More for Drugs than Medicaid |
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Monday 28 July 2008 @ 5:07 am
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Rice Professor: Granite Countertops Emit Dangerous Radon and Radiation
eFluxMedia - By Alice Turner Rice University physics Professor WJ Llope alleges that according to his yet unpublished research, some granite countertops found in US homes give out dangerous radon fumes and gamma radiation, due to their uranium content. Video: Radon Found In Countertops Granite Countertops Pose Health Risk, Could Cause Cancer |
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Monday 28 July 2008 @ 5:07 am
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Autism activists call for ouster of Michael Savage
San Francisco Chronicle - A group of angry parents, activists and autistic children on Sunday called for the firing of talk show host Michael Savage. Savage recently said on his nationally-syndicated radio show that autistic children are "brats" who haven't "been told to cut … Parents see opening in reviled remarks on autism Doug Flutieās autism foundation rips Michael Savage |
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Monday 28 July 2008 @ 5:07 am
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MRI could be key in Alzheimer's fight
USA Today - By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY New techniques using magnetic resonance imaging may help scientists discover Alzheimer's-like brain changes earlier, while other MRI research is helping scientists learn more about how the disease progresses, … MRIs show promise for early Alzheimer's diagnosis Blood Pressure Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer's |
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Monday 28 July 2008 @ 4:07 am
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Gates' foundation aids smoking ban for Games
China Daily - By Wang Zhuoqiong The retired co-founder of computer giant Microsoft, Bill Gates, has earmarked $130000 from his foundation to support a "smoke-free Olympics". Video: Gates, Bloomberg Pool Riches to Fight Smoking Billionaires Start Antismoking Effort To Benefit The World |
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Monday 28 July 2008 @ 4:07 am
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Burger's Lake still closed
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Despite treating its water against the parasite Cryptosporidium, Burger's Lake remained closed Saturday for more testing, NBC5 reported. Dallas park reopened after parasite scare Burger's Lake fails to reopen on Saturday |
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Monday 28 July 2008 @ 4:07 am
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On Health Gut check
San Francisco Chronicle - The ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul has drawn outcry from the media, predictable knee-jerk proposals from lawmakers, and understandable fear and confusion among consumers. Video: FDA: US Jalapenos OK, Avoid Those From Mexico FDA limits salmonella warning |
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