Girls are not as good at playing football as boys, and they do not have a clue about cars. Instead they know better how to dance and do not get into mischief as often as boys. Prejudices like these are cultivated from early childhood onwards by everyone…
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Cells rely on purines, which are types of molecules that make up half of the DNA and RNA building blocks, and are a key component of the chemicals that store a cell’s energy in order to perform many vital functions. The purine supply is strictly controlled by the cells, with any disruption likely to cause […]
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German authorities at the BfArM Institute have officially informed the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) that the former GfE Medizintechnik GmbH in Germany sold breast implants under the name TiBREEZE from September 2003 to August 2004, which were manufactured with PIP components…
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Wildlife health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society have published evidence which supports the conclusion that Mongolian gazelles - one of the most populous large land mammals on the planet - are not a reservoir of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral disease that threatens both wildlife and livestock in Asia…
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A longstanding California occupational safety program requiring all businesses to eliminate workplace hazards can help prevent injuries to workers, but only if it is adequately enforced, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation…
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The key outcome of the FLABEL conference (Food Labeling to Advance Better Education for Life) in November 2011 was reported to be that even though nutrition labeling is commonly used throughout Europe, consumers pay insufficient attention and lack motivation to use them. FLABEL Scientific Advisor, Professor Klaus G…
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A study published Online First by The Lancet has found that children with burn injuries covering 60% or more of their total body surface area (TBSA) are at a much higher risk of experiencing severe complications or death. The authors urge the need for more attention to be given to such patients, with more vigilant […]
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Gil Yosipovitch, M.D., Ph.D…
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A recent study published in the online edition of the scientific journal Nature Genetics of rare, lethal childhood tumors of the brainstem has revealed that almost 80% of tumors contain gene mutations that have previously not been associated with cancer. According to early evidence, gene alterations also implicate other aggressive pediatric brain tumors…
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Child health experts, who conducted a national survey in the US, found that although most parents make sure their children use a life-saving booster seat in the family car, they tend to forego booster seats when carpooling. The experts suggest shortage of space in cars and the difficulty of making arrangements with other drivers […]
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