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Ecology in organic ag: Combining farming, science(American Society of Agronomy) Agriculture is going through a profound revolution -- one that rivals the industrial revolution of the 19th century and the green revolution of the 20th century, according to authors of a new book, "Organic Farming: The Ecological System," which combines farmer experience and wisdom with the best that science has to offer. The book's chapters can help consumers better understand how organic systems can be designed to meet human needs and preserve the natural environment.
Eurekalert.org Tuesday, November 03, 2009World's largest malaria vaccine trial now underway in 7 African countries(PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative) A pivotal efficacy trial of RTS,S, the world's most clinically advanced malaria vaccine candidate, is now underway in seven African countries: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. The trial, which is expected to involve up to 16,000 children, is on schedule, with more than 5,000 children already enrolled, researchers announced Tuesday at the 5th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Pan-African Malaria Conference.
Eurekalert.org Tuesday, November 03, 2009New national study finds increasing number of injuries from hot tubs(Nationwide Children's Hospital) Though hot tubs, whirlpools and spas are widely used for relaxation and fun, they can pose serious risk for injury. Over the past two decades, as recreational use of hot tubs has increased, so has the number of injuries.
Eurekalert.org Tuesday, November 03, 2009Study: Half of U.S. kids will receive food stampsHalf of American kids will live in households receiving food stamps before age 20, according to a study reported Monday in Archives ...
USATODAY Tuesday, November 03, 2009Lupus drug headed to FDARockville-based Human Genome Sciences announced Monday that its experimental lupus drug has completed its final round of testing at a higher dose and will be headed to the Food and Drug Administration for approval.
Washington Post Tuesday, November 03, 2009Consumer Reports: Survey supports vision-correction surgeryIf you get annoyed by the hassles that accompany wearing glasses or contacts, you've probably at least thought about having vision-correction surgery. But what about the risks? The Consumer Reports National Research Center recently surveyed 793 adults who had laser eye surgery in the past eight...
Washington Post Tuesday, November 03, 2009Medical Mysteries:When Shannon Aud, a freshman at Virginia Tech, came home for winter break last December, she was looking forward to a few weeks relaxing with her family, hanging out with her friends and skiing at a West Virginia resort. But on Christmas Eve, when she developed a bad sore throat, Aud figured she'...
Washington Post Tuesday, November 03, 2009Memory test 'spots pre-dementia'Memory and language tests can reliably reveal "hidden" early dementia, says a British team of experts.
BBC Tuesday, November 03, 2009Aspirin 'only for heart patients'Using aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those not suffering cardiovascular
disease should stop, research says.
BBC Tuesday, November 03, 2009Child obesity 'is levelling off'Forecasts of a huge rise in obesity among children in England have been significantly downgraded following a new analysis of data.
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