Archive for the ‘health’ Category
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Still a way to go before this turns into a test for Alzheimer's but it is encouraging. Unfortunately we are probably even further from significant treatment options so even if you test positive - then what ?Read the full story
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Friday, September 12th, 2008
Religion to keep you fit.Read the full story
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
A battle for your genetic dollars and cents is shaping up over tests that still haven't received a solid endorsement for the medical community, FDA, or many other relevant organizations. That being said if you have ever wondered what is lurking 'under the hood' , this is a pretty good ...
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Friday, May 30th, 2008
The headline for the story is a wee bit on the misleading side because it says the gene could offer men a competitive advantage. In fact what it really COULD offer is an edge to men who cheat. A significant difference. CBC Radio also managed to suggest possbile racial discrimination ...
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008
If you are enroute to or from somewhere give this a read before you have something to eat. With the increasing cost of fuel adding surcharges to airline tickets maybe we'll see an even better antidote to jet lag - keeping your feet planted firmly on the ground.Read the full ...
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Canadians have a public health care system that they may not always like, but for the most part at least they trust it. Will they embrace the idea of Google Health ?Read the full story
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was signed into law today by President Bush. With genetic tests available over the internet at a price many people can afford, there has been a strong lobby for a law that will help safeguard how that information is being used. The law will make ...
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