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Researchers Levitate Object at a Microscopic Scale
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500
Magicians have long created the illusion of levitating objects in the air. Now researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have actually levitated an object, suspending it without the need for external support.
NIDA Releases a New Research Report on Comorbidity of Addiction and other Mental Illnesses
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:15:00 -0500
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today released a research report, Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses, summarizing the state of the science regarding the complex relationship between substance abuse and other mental disorders.
Addressing Substance Abuse and Comorbidities among Military Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families: A Research Agenda
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:45:00 -0500
There is growing concern that military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing a range of difficulties, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug abuse.
CNN.com - Health
Risks cited for elective C-sections before week 39
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:34:22 -0500
When mothers-to-be and their doctors schedule repeat elective Caesarean sections before the 39th week of pregnancy, the baby is up to twice as likely to experience serious respiratory problems and other complications, according to a study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Steps to trim calories and waistline
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:23:06 -0500
Losing weight and getting healthy isn't easy, but it's often the little things that add up over time. Here are some things you may want to avoid and some you should include in your diet if your resolution is to lose weight and feel fine in 2009.
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Researchers Levitate Object at a Microscopic Scale
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500
Magicians have long created the illusion of levitating objects in the air. Now researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have actually levitated an object, suspending it without the need for external support.
NIDA Releases a New Research Report on Comorbidity of Addiction and other Mental Illnesses
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:15:00 -0500
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today released a research report, Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses, summarizing the state of the science regarding the complex relationship between substance abuse and other mental disorders.
Addressing Substance Abuse and Comorbidities among Military Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families: A Research Agenda
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:45:00 -0500
There is growing concern that military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing a range of difficulties, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug abuse.
CNN.com - Health
Risks cited for elective C-sections before week 39
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:34:22 -0500
When mothers-to-be and their doctors schedule repeat elective Caesarean sections before the 39th week of pregnancy, the baby is up to twice as likely to experience serious respiratory problems and other complications, according to a study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Steps to trim calories and waistline
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:23:06 -0500
Losing weight and getting healthy isn't easy, but it's often the little things that add up over time. Here are some things you may want to avoid and some you should include in your diet if your resolution is to lose weight and feel fine in 2009.
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American Head Lice Information Center: Head louse treatment and solutions that every parent and doctor should know!, Questions and answers about headlice including definitions, treatments, contact information, and informationabout research being conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health, Lice are tiny parasites that can cause i...Biology and Management of Head Louse Infestations: Questions and answers about headlice including definitions, treatments, contact information, and informationabout research being conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health
Canadian Paediatric Society: Quality information on children's health and well-being, such as vaccination, pregnancy, infant care, healthy eating, common illnesses, safety, and parenting.
CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Head Lice: Directory of factsheets about the parasite.
eMedicine Health - Lice: Lice infestation on the human body (also known as pediculosis) is very common. Cases number in the hundreds of millions worldwide. Certain lice, such as body lice, can transmit diseases, ...
Head Lice: Fact sheet from Clemson University describes head lice, with prevention and control methods.
Head Lice - Health factsheet: BUPA health factsheet - pediculus humanus capitis or head lice feed from human blood, a female louse can lay from 6 to 100 eggs per night...
Head Lice Facts: Factsheet with description, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Head Lice Research and Gallery: Headliceresearch.com and a website that provides some references to and information from head and body lice (Pediculus humanus) research with relevance to basic parasite biology and also broader health issues, including the treatment of head lice in children
Ketorac Pty Ltd: Health care company based in Perth, Western Australia, provides comprehensive information and online advice on the treatment and prevention of head lice and removal of nits. Company manufactures and distributes safe, all natural headlice hair shampoos, creams, conditioners and lice combs. Wholesa...
Kidshealth: Head Lice: Lice aren't dangerous and they don't spread disease, but they are contagious and can just be downright annoying. Learn more about this common childhood problem and how to get rid of those pesky little bugs.
Lice and Lindane - DrGreene.com: Read an article explaining the adverse effects of using a common pesticide to treat head lice and scabies.
Lice Solutions Resource Network, Inc.: A nonprofit head lice awareness and control center. Provides facts about the condition, answers to common questions, and an overview of de-lousing products on the market.
Malathion - Safety and Medical Uses: Domain name renewal and affordable web hosting packages from Network Solutions
Medinfo: Head lice: Medinfo's patient information on head lice affecting the scalp (Pediculosis capitis), a very common problem, especially in school children.
MedlinePlus: Head Lice: Head Lice
National Pediculosis Association: Established in 1983, first and only non profit health agency dedicated to head lice issues. Helps parents make informed decisions about safely caring for their children.
Not Nice to Lice: So what about head lice, body lice and scabies? Not Nice to Lice is a revolutionary idea who's time has come. Easy, safe and fast. No Nits, No Lice, No Problems.
Nuvo for Head Lice: Information about head lice and about Nuvo, a new nontoxic head lice treatment developed by a dermatologist and described in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Oh No!! My Child's Got Lice!: I've been there! Here's how I got rid of the lice I found on my daughter
Parenting Hints - Head Lice and Children: Parenting Hints - Head Lice and Children page provides safe and practical advice for eliminating head lice
Pediatric Oncall: Commonly asked questions about head lice, its prevention and treatment by www.pediatriconcall.com
Pediculosis: Pediculosis provides comprehensive information about head lice, lice treatment, nits, pediculosis, lice control and nit combs.
RXinsider: Head lice - what are they and how can they be treated
U.S. National Library of Medicine: Provides definition, causes, risk, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention of head lice.
University of Nebraska: Head Lice resources that provide sound, practical information from sources that are reliable and trusted. Educational resources and on-line video.
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