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Organ donor cards hard to implement in China, official says
BEIJING (Reuters) - A system of donor cards indicating consent for organ transplants will not work in China as families will insist on having the final say, and many people see nothing wrong in using organs from executed prisoners, an official sai... Read More.
BEIJING (Reuters) - A system of donor cards indicating consent for organ transplants will not work in China as families will insist on having the final say, and many people see nothing wrong in using organs from executed prisoners, an official sai... Read More.
Organic industry clout grows with consumer demand
WASHINGTON (AP) — The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress. Read More.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress. Read More.
China's Ai Weiwei takes inspiration from milk scandal
BEIJING (Reuters) - Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has taken inspiration from fears in China about milk safety for his latest work of art, a huge map of China made out of milk powder tins appearing at an exhibition in Hong Kong which opens on ... Read More.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has taken inspiration from fears in China about milk safety for his latest work of art, a huge map of China made out of milk powder tins appearing at an exhibition in Hong Kong which opens on ... Read More.
Did Angelina Jolie Do the Right Thing?
Actress Angelina Jolie wrote about her decision to have a double mastectomy in an opinion piece published in the New York Times on May 14, 2013. She explained that her mother battled cancer for almost a decade before dying at age 56 and that her own genetic testing revealed that she has a harmful mutation in the BRCA1 gene that vastly increases her risks of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Her doctors estimated that because of the mutation and family history, she has an 87 percent chance... Read More.
Actress Angelina Jolie wrote about her decision to have a double mastectomy in an opinion piece published in the New York Times on May 14, 2013. She explained that her mother battled cancer for almost a decade before dying at age 56 and that her own genetic testing revealed that she has a harmful mutation in the BRCA1 gene that vastly increases her risks of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Her doctors estimated that because of the mutation and family history, she has an 87 percent chance... Read More.
Rundown on Running Shoes?
Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to the question of when running shoes have passed their prime and can no longer provide optimal protection against injuries. While I was looking into this subject, I came across a surprising bit of information that I think is important to know when you shop for shoes. In an explanation of how to choose the right running shoes, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) notes that 85 percent of people wear shoes that are too small. You... Read More.
Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to the question of when running shoes have passed their prime and can no longer provide optimal protection against injuries. While I was looking into this subject, I came across a surprising bit of information that I think is important to know when you shop for shoes. In an explanation of how to choose the right running shoes, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) notes that 85 percent of people wear shoes that are too small. You... Read More.
Health Risks of an Ex-Smoker?
First, let me congratulate you for giving up smoking. That was the single most important thing you could do for your health. Just by quitting you have reduced your risks of heart disease and lung cancer and added years to your life. While it has been estimated that smoking cuts at least 10 years off an individual's lifespan, a new study from Canada shows that if you quit smoking before age 40, you won't lose all those years and are likely to have as long a life as you would have had if you... Read More.
First, let me congratulate you for giving up smoking. That was the single most important thing you could do for your health. Just by quitting you have reduced your risks of heart disease and lung cancer and added years to your life. While it has been estimated that smoking cuts at least 10 years off an individual's lifespan, a new study from Canada shows that if you quit smoking before age 40, you won't lose all those years and are likely to have as long a life as you would have had if you... Read More.
