As of right now, only a few items in the produce aisle are genetically engineered (GE) – some squash, papayas and sweet corn. But pretty soon, we could be seeing GE apples in grocery stores. Since 2003, one company has been testing its GE apples in f…
Archive for August 3rd, 2012
Exercise May Ease Depression Tied to Heart Failure – U.S. News & World Report
August 3rd, 2012 
Health - Google News New York TimesExercise May Ease Depression Tied to Heart FailureU.S. News & World ReportFRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) — Exercise can help ease depression symptoms in people with chronic heart failure, according to a new study. Researchers randomly a…
Early relationship ‘key to adult happiness’ – Times of India
August 3rd, 2012 Health - Google News Early relationship 'key to adult happiness'Times of IndiaPositive social relationships in childhood and adolescence are key to adult well-being, a new study has revealed. In contrast, academic achievement appears to have little effect on adult …
A.M. Vitals: NYC Breast Feeding Campaign Sparks Debate
August 3rd, 2012 Mark Long Also: Sales of cigars and roll-your-own tobacco rise sharply; a study suggests pets might help autistic children learn two important social skills; and nursing schools are facing a faculty shortage.
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Comments OffSusan G. Komen pro-mammogram statistics draw challenge – Fox News
August 3rd, 2012 Health - Google News ABC NewsSusan G. Komen pro-mammogram statistics draw challengeFox NewsA breast cancer awareness campaign by the research advocacy group Susan G. Komen for the Cure overstated the benefit that mammograms have on survival rates of women with breast cance…
What Are The Causes of Tinnitus?
August 3rd, 2012 Health Blog There are several diseases (medical conditions) that can cause or aggravate tinnitus. But in a large number of individuals the cause of tinnitus is never found.
Mechanism of hearing can explain why and how tinnitus occurs. Our inner ear has delicate, t…
Bat virus offers insight into deadly Nipah, Hendra viruses – Fox News
August 3rd, 2012 Health - Google News ABC OnlineBat virus offers insight into deadly Nipah, Hendra virusesFox NewsA virus that is very similar to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses has been discovered in fruit bats in Australia and researchers are hoping it can help them find ways to figh…
Breastfeeding saves lives, says Unicef – ABC Online
August 3rd, 2012 Health - Google News CBS LocalBreastfeeding saves lives, says UnicefABC OnlineStrong national policies supporting breastfeeding could prevent the deaths of around one million children under five in the developing world each year, the UN says. Unicef, the UN children's …
‘Spray-on skin’ helps heal leg ulcers – BBC News
August 3rd, 2012 Health - Google News BBC News'Spray-on skin' helps heal leg ulcersBBC NewsBy James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News A "spray-on skin" which coats a wound with a layer of skin cells could help healing, according to US and Canadian researcher…
Combination Breast Cancer Drug Shows Promise In Trials – RTT News
August 3rd, 2012 Health - Google News RTT NewsCombination Breast Cancer Drug Shows Promise In TrialsRTT News(RTTNews) – Combining two breast cancer drugs that have traditionally been given as single treatments may prolong the life of patients, a new report from researchers at Loyola Univer…