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New Era for Prostheses for Amputees
The first powered ankle-foot prosthesis, which propels users forward for walking, was demonstrated this morning at the Providence Veterans Affairs…
30 Jul 2007
New research: milk helps cyclists across the line
Milk could be the key to claiming the Tour de France’s coveted yellow jersey. A new study, published in the…
18 Jul 2007
Understanding the benefits behind the glycaemic load (GL)
What is the Glycaemic Load (GL)? The concept of the glycaemic load is one that is becoming more commonly used…
16 Jul 2007
Weight Management Program Cuts Diabetes Risk, Improves BMI in Overweight Children
A family-based weight management program developed by researchers at Yale School of Medicine was more effective at reducing weight, body…
12 Jul 2007
Seven Ways for Kids to Have a Slimmer Summer
This might be the first generation of children who do not outlive their parents, says Amy Bohn, M.D., a family…
12 Jul 2007
Children of Smokers Have More Than Five Times Higher Levels of a Nicotine Toxin
University of Leicester academics publish results with a powerful message about passive smoking. Children who have at least one parent…
12 Jul 2007
Cord Blood May Preserve Insulin Levels in Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Umbilical cord blood may safely preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, according to findings from…
12 Jul 2007
Allergic Responses to Drugs Can Be Serious
Although medications are given to help people, nearly all can have side effects. According to the American Academy of Allergy,…
11 Jul 2007
Breakthrough in Research and Treatment of Rare But Devastating Condition
Researchers at Queen Mary University London and the University of Leicester announced a potential breakthrough in the treatment of a…
11 Jul 2007
