May 2006
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Manchester | Cure for cancers 'in five years'
Scientists in Manchester say a cure for all types of cancer could be available on the NHS within five years. The world's first patient trials in a technique which genetically engineers cells will take place at the city's Christie Hospital later this year
Medical marijuana | Reefer madness | Economist.com
by 1 otherIF CANNABIS were unknown, and bioprospectors were suddenly to find it in some remote mountain crevice, its discovery would no doubt be hailed as a medical breakthrough.
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If diseases like AIDS and bird flu scare you, wait until you hear what's next. Doctors are trying to find out what is causing a bizarre and mysterious infection that's surfaced in South Texas.
January 2006
New Scientist Breaking News - Omega-3 fatty acids may not prevent cancer
Omega-3 fatty acids probably do not help prevent any type of cancer, according to a review that evaluated every cited study looking into the question.
August 2005
Fat: the inside story - Newspaper Edition - Times Online
The higher your BMi, the worse your outlook - or so we thought. But now it seems that body fat distribution is what really counts
April 2005
Cannabis compound benefits blood vessels - Low dose helps combat formation of arterial blockages.
A compound derived from the cannabis plant protects blood vessels from dangerous clogging, a study of mice has shown. The discovery could lead to new drugs to ward off heart disease and stroke
November 2004
Scientific American: Music and the Brain
Why is music--universally beloved and uniquely powerful in its ability to wring emotions--so pervasive and important to us?
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