Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Green Guilt

Green Guilt: "Instead of religious sins plaguing our conscience, we now have the transgressions of leaving the water running, leaving the lights on, failing to recycle, and using plastic grocery bags instead of paper. In addition, the righteous pleasures of being more orthodox than your neighbor (in this case being more green) can still be had—the new heresies"

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U.S. obesity rate appears to be slowing: study

U.S. obesity rate appears to be slowing: study: "Americans are still too fat, but the obesity epidemic in the United States appears to be waning a bit, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday."

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Eye test may detect Alzheimer's one day before death

Eye test may detect Alzheimer's one day before death: "It may be possible to develop an simple eye test to detect Alzheimer's, according to new research carried out on mice by scientists at University College London. With the aid of being able to see through this simple test, one day rather than at post-mortem stage when it is too late that we maybe able to find the cause."

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World of the aged

World of the aged: "Many elderly people are faced with loneliness. In response to this the Anna Conradie Service Centre, situated in South beach, Durban, has risen up to offer social clubs and service centres for the aged.
The centre aims to provide a safe place for the elderly to meet new friends, enjoy a good meal at an affordable rate."

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TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial

TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial: "TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals announced today that the Company has completed dosing of the first cohort in a Phase 1 clinical trial of its selective SMAC mimetic, TL32711. The Phase 1 trial is an open-label, dose-escalation study evaluating the safety ..."

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Food hormone leptlin as link to Alzheimer's

Food hormone leptlin as link to Alzheimer's: "High levels of a hormone that controls appetite are linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's, research suggests. This hormone called leptin is produced by fat cells and tells the body that it is full and thus reduces appetite. it has for a long time been touted as a potential way to reduce obesity."

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Therapists Report Increase in Green Disputes even in Food

Therapists Report Increase in Green Disputes even in Food: "As awareness of environmental concerns has grown, therapists are seeing a rise in household bickering, particularly about food. As more and more people argue over spending more money on green products but have not taken into account it has no affect on saving the planet. It is not how much you spend but how much you save to make you greener."

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