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New genetic fetus test reduces miscarriage risk: studyAFP - A new prenatal test to detect genetic disorders such as Down's Syndrome could render current riskier procedures "obsolete," according to new research published Monday.
Yahoo! – Oct 7, 2008 12:35 AM [GMT] – comment?
The hidden health risks for children of sperm donorsAt a recent reunion of relatives on her mother's side, Kathleen Ruby's cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles ranged from 5ft 10in to 6ft 5in, with dark hair and brown eyes. Most were party-loving extroverts.
Mail Online – Oct 7, 2008 12:32 AM [GMT] – comment?
Citizen Enforcers Take Aim
The urge to punish is more than Wall Street loathing: it’s based in instincts that have had a protective effect on communities throughout human history.
New York Times – Oct 7, 2008 12:08 AM [GMT] – comment?
The urge to punish is more than Wall Street loathing: it’s based in instincts that have had a protective effect on communities throughout human history.
New York Times – Oct 7, 2008 12:08 AM [GMT] – comment?
NYC wants Big Apple to count calories
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- "Read 'em before you eat 'em," or tally the calories before forking the food at chain restaurants, New York City's health department is advising people.
United Press International – Oct 6, 2008 11:50 PM [GMT] – comment?
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- "Read 'em before you eat 'em," or tally the calories before forking the food at chain restaurants, New York City's health department is advising people.
United Press International – Oct 6, 2008 11:50 PM [GMT] – comment?
Stigma of dementia means sufferers lose friends and have symptoms dismissed, survey findsHalf of Britons believe there is a stigma attached to dementia, a survey has found. Sufferers reported losing friends, having neighbours cross the street to avoid them and hearing their symptoms dismissed as 'just old age' by professionals.
Mail Online – Oct 6, 2008 11:35 PM [GMT] – comment?
Safer Down's syndrome test that ends the risk of miscarriageA non-invasive check for Down's syndrome has been developed that does not put pregnant women or unborn babies at risk.
Mail Online – Oct 6, 2008 11:25 PM [GMT] – comment?
Dementia patients 'suffer stigma'The stigma surrounding dementia makes life much harder for many patients suffering the condition, research suggests.
BBC News – Oct 6, 2008 11:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
Exotic Pets Risky for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC urge parents considering "nontraditional" pets to weigh the health risks those pets may pose to kids.
WebMD – Oct 6, 2008 11:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC urge parents considering "nontraditional" pets to weigh the health risks those pets may pose to kids.
WebMD – Oct 6, 2008 11:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
When Stress Sets Your Teeth on Edge
Millions of people clench and grind their teeth without realizing it, which can escalate into serious pain and joint problems.
Wall Street Journal – Oct 6, 2008 11:14 PM [GMT] – comment?
Millions of people clench and grind their teeth without realizing it, which can escalate into serious pain and joint problems.
Wall Street Journal – Oct 6, 2008 11:14 PM [GMT] – comment?
A Conversation With Joseph Derisi: Computers + Biology = Virus Detector
Joseph DeRisi, a molecular biologist and biochemist, helped invent the ViroChip, which accelerates the ability of researchers to diagnose viral infections.
New York Times – Oct 6, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] – comment?
Joseph DeRisi, a molecular biologist and biochemist, helped invent the ViroChip, which accelerates the ability of researchers to diagnose viral infections.
New York Times – Oct 6, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] – comment?
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