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New guidelines for air travelers concerned about blood clots offer a short list of those at the highest risk of leg clots and refute the notion that people flying economy class have a greater chance of experiencing the potentially deadly condition.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:54:04 -0800 -
Optical Illusion experiment shows higher brain functions involved in pupil size contro
(Medical Xpress) -- We all know that our pupils contract when our eyes are exposed to increases in the brightness of light. The reason is to both protect the delicate inner workings of our eyes and to help provide for optimum viewing based on available light. But we also know that our pupils dilate, or become larger when we are aroused, regardless of the reason, which means that pupil size is ...
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:03:49 -0800 -
Healthy Veins in the Winter: Compression, Prevention and Mall Walkin
Winter is actually an ideal time to treat vein problems, according to vein specialist Dr. Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center.South Portland, Maine (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 The winter tends to be a good time for people with vein issues, like varicose veins or venous ulcers. According to Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center, the heat of summer actually causes veins to dilate ...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:06:18 -0800 -
Max Payne 3 out on Xbox and PS3 May 15, PC May 2
Perhaps some specific release dates will reassure you that Max Payne 3 won't be delayed again. Be soothed by these calendar entries, straight out of Take-Two's latest earnings report : Max will dive and shoot and dilate time on Xbox and PS3 on May 15. The PC version will follow on May 29, which we suppose constitutes a safe little mini-delay within the announcement. To keep yourself occupied ...
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:24:41 -0800 -
Aspirin 'not to blame' for stomach bleeding - that's due to a bug, say scientist
It opens up the possibility that otherwise healthy people might be able to take the drug safely for its cancer-preventing benefits.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:21:18 -0800 -
Larry Bock: Just in Time for Valentine's Day: The Science Behind the Kis
It's both funny and remarkable how some of the most simple and natural acts we do each day are teeming in science. Take for example, the kiss.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:19:48 -0800 -
No glaucoma symptoms, so tests are neede
DALLAS, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Glaucoma has no warning signs so many people do not realize they have it, increasing the need for early detection, a U.S. ophthalmologist said.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:38:39 -0800 -
How exercise makes your heart health
Washington, Jan 15 : Exercise plays an important role in making our heart stronger by improving blood flow and decreasing its workload, researchers say.
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:34:45 -0800 -
How to Avoid a Broken Hear
Joseph Libonati, PhD, associate professor of nursing at Penn Nursing answer's questions about how exercise betters your heart health. Dr. Libonati is a cardiac physiology expert who focuses on heart health and hypertension.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:39:25 -0800 -
We're all squeamish about one body part or anothe
I have this theory that everyone has some part of their body about which they are just flat squinchy.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:11:26 -0800 -