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Astronomers See A New Class of Black Hole
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Scientists say X-ray data collected by the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton spacecraft show evidence of a new type of black hole in a galaxy about 290 million light years from Earth. Astronomer Sean Farrell explains what the discovery might tell us about galaxy evolution.
Can The Mississippi Delta Survive Rising Seas?
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Reporting in Nature Geoscience, two coastal scientists write that rising sea levels, combined with slow Mississippi Delta growth, could drown the Louisiana coast by 2100. Delta expert Ivor van Heerden, who is not involved with the research, discusses the findings.
Fossil Hunters Uncover Rare Dinosaur Skin
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400
Dinosaur bones are pretty rare ... but even more unusual is dinosaur skin. Paleontologists working in North Dakota have unearthed the remains of a hadrosaur with much of its fossilized skin still intact. They hope it will offer insights into how these creatures lived, and what they really looked like.
Schizophrenia May Be Linked To Immune System
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400
Three new genetic studies are providing some tantalizing hints about what causes schizophrenia.
Non-Smokers Suffer Lung Cancer Stigma
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0400
Smoking is such a well-known cause of lung cancer that many don't realize thousands who never smoked get the diagnosis. The great majority are women. Recent research shows it's really a different disease than smoking-related lung cancer. But those with the diagnosis say they suffer the same stigma.
Of Fuel Cells And Chicken Feathers
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Each year, the agricultural industry must dispose of billions of pounds of chicken feathers. Richard Wool, a chemical engineer at the University of Delaware, says when feathers are heated, they develop nano-sized caverns in which hydrogen can be stored.

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EGFR inhibitor cancer therapy: What are the side effects?
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000
EGFR inhibitor therapies are effective for treating certain cancers, but they do have side effects. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Blog: Mindfulness — Embrace the moment and reduce stress
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000
Reduce stress and find inner peace by practicing mindfulness — living in the moment. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Acute liver failure
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000
Acute liver failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this medical emergency. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
What is 'third-hand' smoke?
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000
After the smoke clears, invisible yet toxic particles cling to clothing, cushions and carpeting. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Breast exam
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000
Breast exam — Overview provides benefits and instructions on how to perform a breast self-exam. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Clinical trials: A chance to try evolving therapies
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000
Clinical trials help researchers discover new treatments. Learn more about how clinical trials work. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com

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Equation Proposes Patterns of Weight Gain and Loss
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:16:13 -0500
HMS researchers have devised a mathematical model of energy balance and body weight that suggests why some thin people remain thin no matter how much they eat, while people who are overweight have difficulties in lowering their body weight.
Predicting Heart Trouble
Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:45:10 -0500
A subset of diabetic patients who have both poor glycemic control and a certain gene variant have a high risk of developing coronary artery disease. Additional topics at Diabetes and Heart disease More disease-related research information at Consumer information
Antacid Medication in Pregnancy May Increase Childhood Asthma
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:16:01 -0500
Children of mothers who took antacid drugs during pregnancy had a 1.5 times higher incidence of asthma when compared to children who were not exposed to the drugs in utero. Additional topics at Asthma and Pregnancy More disease-related news at Consumer information

 

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