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'Ultimate sleepover party' for patients and siblings
The scene at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster Friday evening was filled with the friendly chaos typical of the start of summer camp. Parents unloaded gear and gave last-minute instructions. Ubiquitous counselors welcomed visitors and ushered...Tags: Allergies, Carroll County (Maryland), Kennedy Krieger Institute, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome
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Prenatal genetic test offers more information, raises questions
The latest advance in prenatal genetic testing purports to offer parents more detailed information than ever about the child they are expecting. But for some, the new answers could lead to another round of questions. The technology allows doctors to...
Tags: Aetna Inc., Miscarriage, Science, Genetics, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Farmers doing more with fewer cows
Last week I wrote about the contributions farmers, specifically crop farmers, make to the health of the environment. I didn't mean to neglect how livestock farmers also do their part, I merely ran out of space. Indeed, livestock farmers, contrary to...Tags: Renewable Energy, Consumer Goods Industries, Biofuels, Beverage Industry, Ethanol
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Ranchers sell cattle as U.S. drought spreads
Associated PressWICHITA, Kan. — Kansas cattleman Ken Grecian sold 20 pairs of cows and calves a few weeks after drought had sucked his pastures dry and no rain was in the forecast. He sold 20 more pairs Friday. Grecian spent years meticulously breeding his cows to...Tags: Bankruptcy, Droughts, Auction Service, Weather, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Light lifting, big muscles?
Attention fans of heavy lifting: Grab your torches and pitchforks! Someone is questioning your long-held beliefs told by preachers of the hard-core gospel and published ad nauseam in magazines with the word "muscle" in the title. Here goes: Lifting...
Tags: Steroids, Weightlifting, Science, Newspaper and Magazine, University of Connecticut
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Researchers work on stem cell therapy for heart failure
SAN DIEGO -- Researchers from San Diego State University's Heart Institute rejuvenated damaged cardiac tissue removed from older heart-failure patients, using modified stem cells, the university announced Thursday. University officials said the...
Tags: American Heart Association, Education, Cardiologists, Heart Failure, Science and Technology
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Better hair with less care
We're putting more gels, dyes, herbs and general gunk in our hair than ever before. But, in fact, there's something beautiful about simplicity. "People say they have bad hair, and they need to do a lot to it," says Dr. Zoe Draelos, a consulting professor...
Tags: Health and Beauty Products, Personal Service, Dermatology, Medical Specialization, Dermatologists
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Plains ranchers sell cattle as U.S. drought spreads
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas cattleman Ken Grecian sold 20 pairs of cows and calves a few weeks after drought had sucked his pastures dry and no rain was in the forecast. He sold 20 more pairs on July 20. Grecian spent years meticulously breeding his...Tags: Bankruptcy, Droughts, Auction Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Financially Distressed Companies
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Farmers Markets: Indigo Rose tomato, a dark beauty
Special to the Los Angeles TimesOf the dozen tomato varieties displayed at Vang Thao's stand last Saturday, one, with purplish black skin over a flaming orange ground color, stood out spectacularly. It's a new variety, Indigo Rose, pigmented by anthocyanins, the same compounds...Tags: Jim Myers, Tomatoes, Pies and Tarts, Jams and Jellies, Jimmy Williams
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A Q&A primer behind Friday's story about ant collection
When Tribune science reporting intern Jessica Morrison filed a story about ant researchers inviting the public to collect and mail them ants, it was a predictable talker of a story. You can read the story here. Meanwhile, as Trib Nation manager and a...
Tags: Grant Park, Google Inc., Pecans, Science and Technology
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Dying To Live: A Behind The Scenes Look At Cancer's Financial Impact
Channel 2 NewsIt's a growing debate, as national attention has been intently focused on health care: the denial of medical coverage based on pre-existing conditions. The state's largest health insurer, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, confirms to Channel 2...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Blood, Chemotherapy, Leukemia
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Gridiron Kings: Former Winter Park player Mike Mitchell is one of top players in nation as Texas linebacker
Mike Mitchell is enjoying a homecoming this weekend at the Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 Tournament at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports. And the Plano (Texas) Prestonwood Christian linebacker is contemplating making his trip even more memorable with...
Tags: Sports, ESPN (tv network), Students, Kentucky Wildcats, Austin Rivers
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