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Treadmill Desks Improves Cognitive Function, Unlike Low Carb Diets

America's fixation on low carb diets has been shown to be ineffective over the long term for dieters however study results released today suggests it may have harmful effects on brain function as well. The study out of Tufts University focused on women aged 22 to 55 engaging in low carb diets similar to the Atkins Diet.

31.12.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

King Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial Evaluating T-62 As A Treatment For Neuropathic Pain

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) today announced that it has initiated the Phase II clinical trial program evaluating the efficacy and safety of T-62, an oral tablet formulation, the Company's investigational drug for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Dr.

31.12.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

Child's ADHD Diagnosis Is Tied To Mother's Health Status

The probability of having one's child receive an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis involves a mother's own medical conditions and her use of health services prior to having the child, a new study finds. What is not clear, however, is whether the effects are due to biological, environmental or psychosocial factors - or some combination of these.

31.12.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

Freeze hits as revellers gear up

Temperatures are set to dip well below freezing as revellers take to the streets to celebrate Hogmanay.

31.12.2008 08:57:48 - BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition

Grape extract kills cancer cells

An extract from grape seeds can destroy cancer cells by encouraging them to commit suicide, US research suggests.

31.12.2008 08:42:29 - BBC News | Health | World Edition

Arash Markazi: UFC 92 once again proved TUF is the best reality show on TV

31.12.2008 08:38:41 - Technorati Entertainment Channel

Montana's got wind, needs power lines

31.12.2008 08:38:11 - Technorati Front Page

Falcons' Matt Ryan wins offensive Rookie of the Year

Matt Ryan is more than the face of the sensational turnaround by the Atlanta Falcons. He also is the best member of a superb ...

31.12.2008 08:37:39 - Technorati Sports Channel

Southeastern Asset Management: 10 Reasons to Be Bullish on Stocks

In their quarterly update to shareholders, the folks at Southeastern Asset Management offer ten reasons to be bullish on stocks: "The earnings yield of the S&P 500 relative to Treasurys has made equities the most compelling since the mid 1930s. "The annual 10 year return for large company stocks has turned negative – something that has occurred only two other times, in 1938 and 1939, since tracking began in 1926. " The VIX, an index measuring expected volatility and therefore fear,

31.12.2008 08:22:03 - Technorati Front Page

Lobbyist Sues Times, Citing Report of McCain Ties

Vicki L. Iseman charged that an article The Times published in February had falsely created an impression that she had engaged in an improper romantic relationship with the senator.

31.12.2008 08:20:46 - NYT > Business