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    Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  1. Flaxseed no help for kids with high cholesterol

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some evidence it might be beneficial for adults, eating flaxseed every day didn't help children with high cholesterol get their numbers down, in a small new study.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some evidence it might be beneficial for adults, eating flaxseed every day didn't help children with high cholesterol get their numbers down, in a small new study. Researchers asked kids to eat muffins and bread with...

    Tags: Physical Conditions, Dietary Supplements, Science and Technology, Medical Research, Breads

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  2. Water danger

    ATLANTA -- An unfamiliar, unlit pool and a split-second decision to dive.
    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (MCT)
    ATLANTA -- An unfamiliar, unlit pool and a split-second decision to dive. That tragic combination changed Chase Jones’ life forever. The 28-year-old University of Georgia graduate broke three vertebrae in his neck, leaving him largely paralyzed...

    Tags: Sports, University of Georgia, Health and Safety at School, College Baseball, Swimming

    3. May 17, 2013 |Story| AM News

  3. Grigsby-Wood

    Katherine C. Grigsby and M. Brett Wood were married April 27 at the farm of the bride’s grandparents, Bob and Kathy Allen, in Danville.
    Katherine C. Grigsby and M. Brett Wood were married April 27 at the farm of the bride’s grandparents, Bob and Kathy Allen, in Danville. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Amy Lewis of Orlando, Fla. She is a graduate of Orangewood Christian...

    Tags: Auburn University , Colleges and Universities, Dentistry and Dental Health, Marriage, Family

    4. Apr 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Geography is covering new ground for travelers

    Forget about learning the state capitals, at least, as the sum total of your knowledge of geography. "Geography is about meaning, not knowing place names and memorizing lists — that was school geography," said Daniel Edelson, vice president for...

    Tags: National Government, Services and Shopping, Family, New Products, Media Industry

    5. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  5. Magic teaches important life skills

     Joshua Leonard, a junior at Aberdeen Central High School, got in front of his classmates Monday and told them a story about a leprechaun, a rainbow and his pot of gold while he made paperclips leap into the air.
     Joshua Leonard, a junior at Aberdeen Central High School, got in front of his classmates Monday and told them a story about a leprechaun, a rainbow and his pot of gold while he made paperclips leap into the air.  The occurence wasn't all that random;...

    Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Arts, Arts and Culture

    6. Mar 28, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  6. Surgeon General to speak at HU commencement in May

    The U.S. Surgeon General will give the commencement address at Hampton University's graduation ceremony May 12.
    The U.S. Surgeon General will give the commencement address at Hampton University's graduation ceremony May 12. Dr. Regina Benjamin will be the university's 143rd commencement speaker and will receive an honorary doctor of science degree at the...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Drugs and Medicines, Health and Medical Professionals, Tulane University, Hampton University

    7. Feb 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Northwestern University researchers add to arsenal in Parkinson's fight

    Northwestern University researchers said they have created compounds that could slow the effects of Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S.
    Northwestern University researchers said they have created compounds that could slow the effects of Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. The compounds prevent calcium from flooding parts of the brain...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Science and Technology, Northwestern University, Lyrica (drug), Diseases and Illnesses

    8. Feb 28, 2013 |Story| AM News

  8. Two Former UK Hoops Players Chosen for WBCA`So You Want To Be A Coach' Class

    LEXINGTON, Ky. – Two former University of Kentucky women’s basketball players Crystal Riley and Amber Smith, have been chosen to participate in the 11th annual Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s “So You Want To Be A...

    Tags: Sports, College Basketball, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Basketball, College Sports

    9. Jan 15, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. Caffeine linked to leaky bladder in men

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The amount of caffeine that's typically found in two cups of coffee may contribute to a man's incontinence, according to a new study.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The amount of caffeine that's typically found in two cups of coffee may contribute to a man's incontinence, according to a new study. "It's something to consider... People who are having problems with urinary incontinence...

    Tags: Urinary Incontinence, Coffee, University of Washington

    10. Oct 17, 2012 |Story| KTLA-LTV

  10. Study: Multivitamins May Prevent Cancer in Men

    Taking a multivitamin may help prevent cancer in healthy middle-aged men, according to a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
    CNN
    Taking a multivitamin may help prevent cancer in healthy middle-aged men, according to a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School...

    Tags: Placebo, Harvard Medical School, American Medical Association, Weight, Overweight

    11. Sep 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. New triggers found for weight gain

    As obesity rates soar worldwide, the antidote may seem obvious: Eat less! Move more! But the common-sense approach hasn't been terribly effective, prompting some scientists to question the simplicity of the formula.
    As obesity rates soar worldwide, the antidote may seem obvious: Eat less! Move more! But the common-sense approach hasn't been terribly effective, prompting some scientists to question the simplicity of the formula. Although personal decisions and self-...

    Tags: Harvard Medical School, Weight, American Medical Association, Lifestyle and Leisure, Columbia University

    12. Jan 2, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  12. Why we're fat, Part 3: Our lifestyle promotes added pounds

    Despite popular belief, a surge of laziness and gluttony is not what's making Americans fat, says science writer and fat researcher Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat."
    Despite popular belief, a surge of laziness and gluttony is not what's making Americans fat, says science writer and fat researcher Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat." In looking at the past 30 years, during which time obesity rates have soared,...

    Tags: Chemicals, Weight, Epidemics and Plagues, Behavioral Conditions, Chemical Industry

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