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Survey shows contraception myths
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:58:50 -0000
Women miss out on the best contraception for them because of false beliefs and fears, a snapshot survey finds.
Single jab cancer therapy backed
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:53 -0000
A major study has proved a single dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients.
Hospital cleaning chemical fears
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:01:07 -0000
Hospitals have been warned not to over-dilute cleaning chemicals amid fears that this could boost antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
CNN.com - Health
Conquering the 'ewww' factor of the public potty
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:13:20 -0400
Most of us have them -- the personal ritual to deal with the "ick" of a public bathroom: wiping the seat with toilet paper, using a paper seat cover or even rolling up several pieces of toilet paper to create a thicker barrier between the skin and ... the unknown.
32 salmonella illnesses reported in 12 states
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:47:33 -0400
Read full story for latest details.
Cosmetic surgery industry sags with economy
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:34:01 -0400
Read full story for latest details.
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Survey shows contraception myths
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:58:50 -0000
Women miss out on the best contraception for them because of false beliefs and fears, a snapshot survey finds.
Single jab cancer therapy backed
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:53 -0000
A major study has proved a single dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients.
Hospital cleaning chemical fears
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:01:07 -0000
Hospitals have been warned not to over-dilute cleaning chemicals amid fears that this could boost antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
CNN.com - Health
Conquering the 'ewww' factor of the public potty
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:13:20 -0400
Most of us have them -- the personal ritual to deal with the "ick" of a public bathroom: wiping the seat with toilet paper, using a paper seat cover or even rolling up several pieces of toilet paper to create a thicker barrier between the skin and ... the unknown.
32 salmonella illnesses reported in 12 states
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:47:33 -0400
Read full story for latest details.
Cosmetic surgery industry sags with economy
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:34:01 -0400
Read full story for latest details.
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Chocolate 'Fights' Tooth Decay: Elements of chocolate could be added to mouthwash and toothpaste to help to fight tooth decay, say scientists.Chocolate - Melting the Myths: Chemsoc - the chemistry societies' electronic network contains business and science news, a comprehensive worldwide conferences and events database, careers advice and job vacancies, useful links and a unique multi-site index feature allowing you to search other sites without leaving chemsoc.
Chocolate Information Center: Source of chocolate and health information for researchers, health professionals, and health communicators.
Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate: Summary of available information about history, cravings, and effects on the nervous system. Links to references.
Earthtimes.org: Chocolate -- God’s Gift to Mankind? Maybe!: WASHINGTON - A myriad of studies have done their best to convince people of the beneficial effects of consuming chocolates. Cocoa beans are known to possess a compound called flavanols. These compounds are known to keep the blood vessels healthy. However, not all chocolates contain these compound...
Forbes.com: A Little Dark Chocolate Does a Heart Good: It sweetly staves off hardening of the arteries in smokers, study finds
Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Chocolate for Your Health: Advances in health and medicine.
NutraIngredients.com: 'Direct Evidence' that Cocoa Benefits Heart Health: ‘Direct evidence’ that cocoa benefits heart health A team of international researchers claims to have ‘direct evidence’ for a cocoa flavanol improving blood vessel relaxation.
Prescription-strength Chocolate: Report about research studies by Daniele Piomelli and Adam Drewnowski on the effects of chocolate on the brain.
The Sweet Lure of Chocolate: Information about cacao, history, production, and health effects. Includes bibliography and links to related material. Provided by the Exporatorium, a science museum in San Francisco.
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