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The Lede: Salmonella Outbreak Declared Over
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:23:20 -0000
The last chapter of the Salmonella outbreak is written with uncertainty.
H.I.V. Is Spreading in New York City at Three Times the National Rate, a Study Finds
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:02:47 -0000
The virus that causes AIDS is spreading in New York City at three times the national rate — an incidence of 72 new infections for every 100,000 people, compared with 23 per 100,000 nationally.
Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:31:58 -0000
Biologists at Harvard have converted cells from a mouse’s pancreas into the insulin-producing cells that are destroyed in diabetes.
CNN.com - Health
How to walk off the belly fat
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:11:35 -0400
Sure, you know walking is good exercise. But here's some?thing you might not realize: You can give your waistline (and other body parts) a serious trimming by tweaking that walk around the block. By ddding bounding, jumping, and skipping moves you can pump up the intensity and burn more calories
CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:15:30 -0400
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened about1,400 people across the country appears to be over.
New York's HIV rate 3 times higher than nation's
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:41:15 -0400
New York City's rate of HIV infection is about three times the national rate, according to estimates released Wednesday by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
BBC News | Health | World Edition
Boy has shoulder made from elbow
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:55:28 -0000
A teenage cancer patient has undergone successful surgery to rebuild his shoulder using his elbow.
Antipsychotic drug 'stroke risk'
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:06:18 -0000
More people than previously thought could be at higher risk of a stroke from antipsychotic drugs, a study claims.
Cancer spread 'happens earlier'
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:08:46 -0000
Apparently "normal" cells may carry cancer to new sites long before a tumour develops, scientists say.
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The Lede: Salmonella Outbreak Declared Over
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:23:20 -0000
The last chapter of the Salmonella outbreak is written with uncertainty.
H.I.V. Is Spreading in New York City at Three Times the National Rate, a Study Finds
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:02:47 -0000
The virus that causes AIDS is spreading in New York City at three times the national rate — an incidence of 72 new infections for every 100,000 people, compared with 23 per 100,000 nationally.
Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:31:58 -0000
Biologists at Harvard have converted cells from a mouse’s pancreas into the insulin-producing cells that are destroyed in diabetes.
CNN.com - Health
How to walk off the belly fat
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:11:35 -0400
Sure, you know walking is good exercise. But here's some?thing you might not realize: You can give your waistline (and other body parts) a serious trimming by tweaking that walk around the block. By ddding bounding, jumping, and skipping moves you can pump up the intensity and burn more calories
CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:15:30 -0400
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened about1,400 people across the country appears to be over.
New York's HIV rate 3 times higher than nation's
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:41:15 -0400
New York City's rate of HIV infection is about three times the national rate, according to estimates released Wednesday by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
BBC News | Health | World Edition
Boy has shoulder made from elbow
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:55:28 -0000
A teenage cancer patient has undergone successful surgery to rebuild his shoulder using his elbow.
Antipsychotic drug 'stroke risk'
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:06:18 -0000
More people than previously thought could be at higher risk of a stroke from antipsychotic drugs, a study claims.
Cancer spread 'happens earlier'
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:08:46 -0000
Apparently "normal" cells may carry cancer to new sites long before a tumour develops, scientists say.
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Disabilities Forum: Coverage of a wide range of disability issues, concerns and disabilities. We cover the entire spectrum of living with a disability.
Disability Awareness Training - Self Direction: Disability Awareness Training is provided by the Self Direction Community Project, based between Falmouth and Penryn, Cornwall.
Disability Central: Articles, discussion forums and links for people with disabilities and disability professionals.
Disabled Christian Tape Fellowship: DCTF is a monthly cassette magazine for the disabled. Nondenominational.
Kiddesign: Dedicated to helping families modify their homes for children with disabilities. Includes a message board.
National Organization on Disability: Community Enterprise Version 3.3 FOR CCI
New Horizons Unlimited: New Horizons Un-Limited is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide access to information and life experiences to people impacted by lifelong disability.
Oklahoma Parent Network: Uniting Oklahoma families of disabled children via the World Wide Web, an email list and WebRing.
Parents Connect Support Group: Parents Connect is an ongoing developmental disability resource exchange and parent support group for parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
People First of New Hampshire, Inc.: Self-advocacy organization in NH led by people with disabilities.
Rob's Find-A-Way: Links to disability resources and a chatroom to come and discuss health related issues, also to gain support and encouragement and a friendly ear. Chat is now on AOL.
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