Many mosquitoes living in tropical regions carry a lethal plague: dengue fever. Despite attempts, no…
Month: May 2009
Endoscopic Surgery Effectively Relieves Sinusitis Symptoms; Large Pooled Study
Endoscopic sinus surgery can significantly relieve symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis — inflammation of the sinus…
NASA Nanosatellite To Study Antifungal Drug Effectiveness In Space
NASA is preparing to fly a small satellite about the size of a loaf of…
Cell’s Split Personality Is A Major Discovery Into Neurological Diseases
Researchers have discovered that cells which normally support nerve cell (neuron) survival also play an…
Bioelectricity Promises More ‘Miles Per Acre’ Than Ethanol
Biofuels such as ethanol offer an alternative to petroleum for powering our cars, but growing…
Activision eyes “Guitar Hero” TV series, tour (Reuters)
Reuters – The worldwide hit video game “Guitar Hero” could become a reality TV show…
Job Loss Can Make You Sick, New Study Finds
In the face of rising unemployment and businesses declaring bankruptcy, a new study has found…
‘Tremendous’ Impact Of Smoking On Mortality And Cardiovascular Disease, Norway Finds
Non-smokers live longer and have less cardiovascular disease than those who smoke, according to a…
Massive Decline In Rates Of Coronary Death In Iceland Are Largely Attributed To Risk Factor Reductions In The Population
In the 25 years between 1981 and 2006 mortality rates from coronary heart disease in…
More Evidence For The Benefit Of Exercise In Cardiovascular Disease — And Even In Heart Failure
In new studies, exercise is shown to improve markers of heart disease in patients following…