Farm animal diversity under threat, FAO says
2007-06-15 03:46:59
The rapid spread of large-scale industrial livestock production focused on a narrow range of breeds is the biggest threat to the world's farm animal diversity。
Fleeting glances help eyes sharpen focus
2007-06-14 15:37:33
Our eyes are moving constantly, and it now appears this motion helps to refine and sharpen the images we see, US researchers said on Wednesday.
Lack of sleep increases risk of cardiovascular disease
2007-06-14 01:00:42
Chronic sleep deprivation can do more than leave you short-tempered: it can also stress your heart and raise your risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a study released Wednesday.
Stressed-out type risky for memory problem
2007-06-13 10:33:01
People who are often stressed out or depressed are far more likely to develop memory problems than those with sunnier dispositions.
Sleep deprivation leads to smoking, drinking
2007-06-13 01:14:02
Sleep loss or disturbed sleep can heighten the risk for adolescents to take up smoking and drinking, according to a new study.
Sunscreens may improve, but shade kids
2007-06-12 14:18:29
Shade your kids. Strong new evidence suggests overall sun exposure in childhood, not just burns, is a big key to who later develops deadly skin cancer.
Muscle cream caused NYC teen's death
2007-06-10 11:29:16
A medical examiner blamed a 17-year-old track star's death on the use of too much anti-inflammatory muscle cream, the kind used to soothe aching legs after exercise.
Study: Vitamin D reduces cancer risk
2007-06-08 13:15:03
Building hope for one pill to prevent many cancers, vitamin D cut the risk of several types of cancer by 60 percent overall for older women in the most rigorous study yet.
New depression Rx: Get married
2007-06-08 09:31:34
People who are looking to ease depression may have a new treatment option--marriage.
1,600 roller-shoe injuries reported in US
2007-06-07 11:34:28
Injuries from trendy roller shoes are far more numerous than previously thought, contributing to about 1,600 emergency room visits last year.
Teams mimic stem cells using skin cells
2007-06-07 08:45:31
Three teams of scientists reported Wednesday that they have produced the equivalent of embryonic stem cells in mice using skin cells.
Scientists plan stem cell cure for blindness
2007-06-06 10:56:47
British scientists plan to use stem cells to cure a common form of blindness, with the first patients receiving test treatment in five years.