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21 hrs ago | SeniorJournal.com

Obesity, Unhealthy Lifestyle, Old Age and Poverty Linked to Urinary Problems

“The cluster analysis method is highly objective and makes no assumptions about which men or women are more likely to suffer from these common conditions”

Study found the vast majority of men and women have urinary problems May 15, 2008 - People who are obese and have unhealthy lifestyles, as well as older people from a lower economic status, are more likely to ... via SeniorJournal.com

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Related Topix: Medicine, Boston Metro, Urology

Wednesday | MediLexicon

AviaraDx Confirms That Combination Of Two Molecular Biomarkers...

“H/I and MGI together provide a more complete diagnostic picture that should help clinicians make more appropriate treatment decisions for their breast cancer patients.”

AviaraDx, Inc. announced the publication of an article describing the discovery, development and validation of a new molecular biomarker, Aviara MGI , that improves the accuracy of breast cancer tumor grading ... via MediLexicon

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Related Topix: Medicine, Oncology, Health, Breast Cancer, Pathology

Tuesday | Cw56.com

Mass. unveils plan to speed repairs for up to 300 bridges

“We're not going to outsource the brain of the operation”

Gov. Deval Patrick unveiled a bill Tuesday to borrow nearly $3 billion to speed repairs for 250 to 300 "structurally deficient" bridges. via Cw56.com

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Related Topix: Boston Metro

Tuesday May 13 | Medical News Today

News From The American Chemical Society

“Unless ingredient makers and formulators sort out their differences, the subject of what is natural, organic, and sustainable may have to be sorted out in a court of law.”

Main Category: Diabetes Also Included In: Eye Health / Blindness ; Biology / Biochemistry ; Genetics Article Date: 13 May 2008 - 3:00 PDT Identifying abnormal protein levels in diabetic retinopathy Researchers ... via Medical News Today

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Related Topix: Genetics, Biochemistry, Biology, Science, Medicine, Diabetes, Health

Monday May 12 | New Hampshire Magazine

Senate panel OKs cap on rail damages

“We worked with these issues in other states; we feel the same level of cooperation is feasible in New Hampshire”

Bill No. HB 1404 SPONSOR: Rep. Peter Leishman, D-Milford. DESCRIPTION: The bill would set a liability cap on accident damages facing the New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority that is making plans to bring ... via New Hampshire Magazine

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Related Topix: Manchester, NH, Manchester Metro, Derry, NH, Boston Metro

Sunday May 11 | ContactMusic.com

Kate Hudson - Report - Hudson and Owen Engaged

“Kate supported Owen during his low patch and that proved to him she's the woman he wants to be with for ever.”

Caption: Kate Hudson gets entangled in her complicated dress from which her publicist must free her. via ContactMusic.com

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Related Topix: United Kingdom, World News, Kate Hudson, Wedding, Pop/Rock, The Black Crowes

Saturday May 10 | Medical News Today

AFP/Google.com Examines Use Of Surrogate Mothers Among Gay Male Couples

“More and more people are doing it.”

Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology Also Included In: Pregnancy / Obstetrics ; Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 08 May 2008 - 9:00 PDT AFP/Google.com on Tuesday examined the increasing number ... via Medical News Today

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Women's Health, Health

Friday May 9 | SF Gate

Mass. prison head opposes sex-change surgery for inmate

Harold Clarke, who took over the department in November, said allowing the surgery for Michelle Kosilek could make her a target for assault by other inmates. via SF Gate

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Related Topix: Boston Metro

Friday May 9 | Medical News Today

Ibuprofen Linked To Reduced Alzheimer's Risk

“Protective effects of NSAIDs on the development of Alzheimer disease.”

Featured Article Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; Pain / Anesthetics ; Seniors / Aging Article Date: 06 May 2008 - 0:00 PDT Researchers in the US studying a ... via Medical News Today

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Ibuprofen (generic)

Wednesday May 7 | DesignLines

ARM, not Intel, to dominate MID design-ins in short term

“Intel's Moorestown system-on-a-chip will be critical to the company's MID strategy”

ARM rather than Intel is expected to win out in the short term amongst designers of Mobile Internet Devices in a market that will take off gradually because of high prices but for which global demand will ... via DesignLines

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