I've never witnessed a fish tank snail move a micrometer, but as one reader's time lapse of his snail's afternoon will attest, these guys are workin' it—proving again that the world really needs more joyous time lapse photography. More »
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Danish scientists have used Computer Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to investigate internal organs in animals including alligators, snakes and tarantulas. Images revealed, for the first time non-invasively, how a snake adapts its internal organs in preparation for a big...
An accountability report, prepared by officials in G8 member countries' foreign affairs departments, acknowledges that G8 "countries are $10 billion behind the five-year, $50-billion commitment they made at their 2005 summit in Scotland," the Canadian Press/CTV News reports (6/20). "Overall...
A new report providing state-by-state analyses of substance abuse and mental illness patterns reveals that despite wide variations among the states in the types and levels of behavioral health problems they experience -- every state suffers from these problems. For example, among those aged 12...
Despite its mobile prowess, Apple sucks at the internet. But surprisingly it's Microsoft—not Google—that's best positioned for Our Future in the Cloud. Here's why. More »
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According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, nearly one in three American children are overweight or obese, which increases their risk for developing obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer.i New research in...
Monthly reminders of current life and health issues reinforce our knowledge of smoking risks. But in a new article from Vision.org titled, "Smoking and Mental Health," life and health editor Alice Abler highlights recent findings from around the world that show a connection between tobacco...
And here it is, the inevitable FoxTrot Sunday comic strip on the iPhone 4G. I really can't stress how eager I am to get my hands on the iPhone 12gv. The massive bulk is mesmerizing. Click for the rest. [FoxTrot] More »
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Nine out of ten patients who discontinued their overactive bladder (OAB) medication said it was because it didn't work as expected or they couldn't tolerate it, according to research in the May issue of the urology journal BJUI. US researchers also discovered that smokers, men with enlarged...
The Active Network Inc., a technology and media company, revealed that active moms make it a priority to keep themselves healthy despite their busy schedules and are also instrumental in driving overall health and fitness among family and friends. These findings are the result of a survey of...
The Los Angeles Times: "More than 100 who had waited for care were asked to return next week for services. In all, volunteers saw 1,157 patients, 64 of them minors. Overwhelmed by demand for dental services, organizers of a massive free mobile health clinic asked some patients who had Tuesday...
Age and gender play a major role in how people respond to stress, according to a new study on 20-to-64-year-olds. Published in the journal Psychophysiology, the investigation was led by scientists from the Universite de Montreal and the Montreal Heart Institute in collaboration with colleagues...
An experimental oral drug has lowered blood sugar levels and inflammation in mice with Type 2 diabetes, suggesting that the medication could someday be added to the arsenal of drugs used by millions of Americans with this disease, according to new research. The drug consists of a synthetic...
Four in ten junior doctors are now working on understaffed rotas as UK hospitals struggle to cope with the introduction of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD), according to a new BMA survey of over 1,500 junior doctors. The BMA survey, is the most extensive analysis of junior doctors...
A major study shows that a minimally-invasive procedure is as effective and safe as the gold standard for treating blockages of the carotid artery, giving patients who prefer a less invasive procedure a proven alternative. The Methodist Hospital in Houston is a top 10 enrolling site for the...
Pea aphids, expert survivors of the insect world, appear to lack major biological defenses, according to the first genetic analysis of their immune system. "It's surprising," says Emory biologist Nicole Gerardo, who led the study, published this week in Genome Biology. "Aphids have some...
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stopped by Lucy’s bar in New Orleans Tuesday night after the parade and he taught them the pregame chant, and by all accounts this is the first time anyone outside the Saints organization that has heard the complete version. Brees’ pre-game chant is...
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stopped by Lucy’s bar in New Orleans Tuesday night after the parade and he taught them the pregame chant, and by all accounts this is the first time anyone outside the Saints organization that has heard the complete version.Brees’ pre-game chant is...
FOX Sports announced their 2010 baseball schedule Wednesday, it includes two dates in prime time.On Saturday May 22 and Saturday June 26 the network’s regional coverage will begin at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT.May 22 features a four game slate: the defending World Champion New York Yankees battle the...
Despite limited evidence of long-term success in using opioid pain medications for chronic low back pain, opioid prescribing has increased in recent years for back pain and other non-cancer pain indications. The implications are controversial as published studies provide little evidence...