CORVALLIS, Ore. – A recent study at Oregon State University found that the chlorophyll in green vegetables offers protection against cancer when tested against the modest carcinogen exposure levels most likely to be found in the environment. However, chlorophyll actually increases the number of tumors at very high carcinogen exposure levels. Beyond confirming the value of chlorophyll, the research raises serious questions about whether traditional lab studies done with mice and high levels of toxic exposure are providing accurate answers to what is a real health risk, ...

Vaccination with the anthrax capsule—a naturally occurring component of the bacterium that causes the disease—protected monkeys from lethal anthrax infection, according to U.S. Army scientists. The study, which appears in the Jan. 20th print edition of the journal VACCINE, represents the first successful use of a non-toxin vaccine to protect monkeys from the disease. Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium that causes anthrax, is recognized as one of the most serious bioterrorism threats. It produces three main components that allow it to do harm—lethal toxin, edema toxin, ...

Since the discovery of the microscope, scientists have tried to visualize smaller and smaller structures to provide insights into the inner workings of human cells, bacteria and viruses. Now, researchers at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, have developed a new way to see structures within viruses that were not clearly seen before. Their findings are reported in the Jan. 13 issue of Science. Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is a technique that allows scientists to image very ...

Bethesda, MD—New research published online in the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) suggests that the types and levels of bacteria in the intestines may be used to predict a person's likelihood of having a heart attack, and that manipulating these organisms may help reduce heart attack risk. This discovery may lead to new diagnostic tests and therapies that physicians use to prevent and treat heart attacks. In addition, this research suggests that probiotics may be able to protect the heart in patients undergoing heart surgery and angioplasty. "Our discovery is a ...

NASA satellites got a look inside Tropical Storm Heidi over the last several days and provided data that enabled forecasters at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center to know she was going to strengthen before making landfall, and she did. Two instruments on NASA's Aqua satellite and two instruments on NASA's TRMM satellite provided forecasters with the rate at which rain was falling within Heidi, cloud heights and cloud and sea surface temperatures. All of those factors are added together to determine the behavior of a tropical cyclone. NASA data showed warm sea surface temperatures ...

A new study led by a NASA scientist highlights 14 key air pollution control measures that, if implemented, could slow the pace of global warming, improve health and boost agricultural production. The research, led by Drew Shindell of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City, finds that focusing on these measures could slow mean global warming 0.9 ºF (0.5ºC) by 2050, increase global crop yields by up to 135 million metric tons per season and prevent hundreds of thousands of premature deaths each year. While all regions of the world would benefit, ...

BINGHAMTON, NY – Heart attacks in women go largely unrecognized 30 to 55 percent of the time and those who miss the warning signs and fail or delay getting help, run the risk of death or grave disability. But researchers at Binghamton University and SUNY Upstate Medical University have developed an educational program they believe will shorten the time to treatment and ultimately, save lives. Women often don't have the same kind of chest pains that men generally experience during a heart attack. They may also have a range of other symptoms, not all of them easy for the ...

Quick, come up with an imaginary co-worker. Did you imagine someone who is positive, confident, and resourceful? Who rises to the occasion in times of trouble? If so, then chances are that you also display those traits in your own life, a new study finds. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers have found that study participants who conjured positive imaginary co-workers contributed more in the actual workplace, both in job performance and going above and beyond their job descriptions to help others. The results showed that your perceptions of others – even ones ...

Dr. Ryan Francis, Maple Grove dentist, is pleased to offer sedation dentistry to put an end to the fears of patients suffering from dental anxiety. Patients no longer have to fear going to the dentist for treatment with the advancement of sedation dentistry, which is used to establish a relaxed, easy and calm state through the use of sedatives. Sedation dentistry refers to the use of anesthesia during treatment to put patients into a relaxed state, almost like sleep. It is often used during procedures that require an extensive amount of time in the treatment chair, ...

ClimateMaster and Lakewood-based HomeSphere Inc. announced today they have entered into a joint agreement to offer ClimateMaster Geothermal Heat Pump Systems to HomeSphere's network of builders using HomeSphere's technology-driven solutions. ClimateMaster joins more than 75 manufacturing brands currently using HomeSphere's BRI lead generation and marketing program to produce new builder leads and strengthen existing business, thus growing their market share through increased homebuilder sales. "BRI gives ClimateMaster a unique opportunity to reach a much larger ...

"The worst financial mistake you can make while getting a divorce is not checking your credit report," says mortgage consultant Tony Lacy-Thompson in a new ebook. "While you are married your credit is joined to that of your spouse," he continues, "and any late payments, charges or inquiries caused by your spouse will impact the interest rate on any loan you plan to get in the future, or even your ability to get a loan at all." This is just one of nine mistakes Lacy-Thompson helps you to avoid in a new eBook entitled "The Nine Worst ...

SemCo Enterprises, a leading provider of IT training solutions for non-technical people, has released a whitepaper discussing the growing phenomenon of individuals owning multiple personal computing devices. Below is an excerpt from the paper: Having a computer is certainly the norm today - but what about having four computers? Well, start counting. You've probably got a desktop computer at work, a laptop at home and a smartphone. You're already at three, so is four far behind? The tablet computers introduced two years ago (the iPhone was originally released in 2010) ...

The founder of the UK's largest online parcel delivery service, Parcel2Go, has said anyone is capable of making it in business if they have the right attitude. Fil Adams-Mercer launched the Parcel2Go.com website in 2000 and over the past 11 years has helped build the company into an industry leader, responsible for handling more than two million packages every single year and attracting in excess of 18,000 new customers each month. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, he said he was inspired to launch an online presence following a trip to America, "where ...

International Workshop on Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms is being organized at Thapar University Patiala from 4-15 June 2012 and then being repeated from 18-29 June 2012. If you want to utilize your summer effectively and you are fascinated by algorithms and would like to solve challenging and puzzling computational problems, then join us at Thapar University Campus, Patiala with other motivated, talented and young teachers and researchers from across the world. The objective of this workshop/summer school is to promote the discovery and dissemination of ...

The Olinsky Law Group recently partnered with the Little Lukes School for two different drives: a Thanksgiving food drive and a Christmas toy drive. The collaboration arose out of the idea of one of Olinsky Law Group's attorneys, Karen S. Southwick, to partner with Little Lukes School for a food drive. "I was struck by how similar our goals are," said Southwick. "The Olinsky Law Group is a law firm that helps individuals of all ages with special needs and disabilities while Little Lukes offers service to children with special needs. I knew that if we ...

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for couples to confront the issues of bankruptcy and divorce simultaneously. Often, challenging financial times lead to strained marriages, or spouses who have separated find it difficult to financially support two households. Couples dealing with both bankruptcy and divorce likely feel overwhelmed with all the issues needing resolution. If you are facing both bankruptcy and divorce, you may be unsure which court filing to do first. The answer depends on a variety of factors based on a couple's unique situation. A bankruptcy attorney ...

In an effort to reduce the number of injured workers addicted to pain medications, Colorado's Workers' Compensation Division is considering a number of changes to its prescribing guidelines. The proposed changes stem from the federal government's concerns of a public health epidemic based on larger (and more frequent) doses of painkillers prescribed by doctors. According to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the milligram-per-person use of prescription opioids increased dramatically between 1997 and 2007. The state of Washington recently changed ...

The holiday season is a common time for families to spend time together. Even people in troubled relationships use the holidays to make things as normal as possible for children and to keep meddling family members at bay. Now that the holiday season is over and normal life resumes, some people, especially women, view the New Year as a time to leave troubled marriages behind. It is no secret that more divorces are filed in January than any other month of the year. If you are contemplating divorce in 2012, two important tips can help you make a smooth transition. Create ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 600 bicyclists were killed and another 51,000 were injured in 2009. From 2000 to 2006, bicycle crashes accounted for only one-quarter of one percent of all traffic crashes. Yet in those years, Georgia ranked eighth among the states with the most bicycle fatalities. In 2008, the Georgia Highway Patrol reported the deaths of 20 bicyclists among the state's nearly 1,500 traffic-accident fatalities. To combat the problem of bicycle accidents, the Georgia Legislature enacted a new law designed ...

A recent "survey" was conducted by an organization identified as Coalition for Common Sense (CCS) and the results indicate the majority of citizens in Louisiana feel there is a need for tort reform. Their survey found: - 65 percent said there are too many lawsuits in Louisiana - 69 percent agreed that lawsuit abuse costs jobs - 71 percent agreed that lawsuit abuse is hurting the state's economy - 85 percent agreed that personal injury lawyer ads encourage people to sue Surveys of this type, however, always raise more questions than they answer. For instance, ...

Though the commercial fishing industry is governed by many state and federal safety regulations, workers continue to be severely injured or killed while on the job. Seamen assigned to work on trawlers have recently been at particular risk of work-related injury or fatality. Fortunately, seamen are able to use the protections afforded them by the Jones Act to hold their employers accountable for accidents involving commercial fishing trawlers. Trawler Accidents One harrowing example of how dangerous commercial fishing can be is the Alaska Ranger accident. In 2008, ...

The personal injury attorneys at McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC encourage Pennsylvanians to contact their state representatives in support of S.B. 1339. The bill would raise the minimum auto policy limits from from $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident and $5,000 in property damage to $30,000 per person/$60,000 per accident and $10,000 in property damage. These limits have been in place since 1974 and dictate the minimum amount of coverage which is required for Pennsylvania motorists to be fully insured. This proposal would benefit all motorists in Pennsylvania, ...

Case caption Bargas v. Blakeley et al Case number 30010 of 2009 Court of Common Pleas Lawrence County PA Dominick Motto President Judge presiding Plaintiffs' Attorneys Deborah Maliver M.D., J.D., Christine Biancheria Esq. Defense Attorney Daniel Carroll Esq. On Monday night after a six day trial in front of the Honorable Dominick Motto, it only took a jury two and a half hours to award a $2Million verdict to a 32 year old nurse and mother of three small children. In May of 2008, after experiencing what she thought was hemorrhoidal bleeding, Sarah Bargas went to ...

U.S. News recently released its comprehensive "Best Law Firms" rankings for the 2011-2012 year. The new rankings are based on an unprecedented review process, incorporating some 3.9 million evaluations of individual law firms collected from clients, other lawyers and leaders in particular practice areas. Clients were asked to rate firms based on six criteria: expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, civility, cost-effectiveness and whether they would refer another client to the firm in the future -- peer review from other attorneys ...

A new study published by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) reveals a startling contrast in the rate of injury and death for those in the construction industry versus those in other industries. This data reflects similar trends in data from the Centers from Disease Control (CDC) and highlights the need for contractors to be highly aware of the safety risks that surround their workers and take immediate and thorough action to protect workers from unsafe equipment, behaviors and work sites in order to facilitate a workplace that anticipates human error. CPWR ...