May 2007 : Science To Life

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Hi there. The purpose of this blog is to write about current and interesting science news that may affect people's lives. I hope you enjoy the posts. The blog was maintained from January 2007 to October 2008.

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How science has shaped global health

Category: Global health

What scientific advancements have made the greatest impact on global health and why? Four experts weigh in on how science has shaped world health.

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Posted by Karen Ventii at 4:14 PM • 2 Comments •

May 23, 2007

Scientists claim new "cure" for hepatitis C

Category: Health

Scientists from Virginia Commonwealth University claim to have developed a treatment for hepatitis C that can be considered a "cure". Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the leading cause of life-threatening liver cancer and cirrhosis in the United States....

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Posted by Karen Ventii at 2:25 PM • 3 Comments •

May 17, 2007

Is chocolate really an aphrodisiac?

Category: The science of...

I've always wondered if chocolate is really an aphrodisiac. So when I recently read a knowledgeable response to this question from author Anahad O'Connor I thought I'd share it with you. He explains: Most scientists believe that the aphrodisiac qualities...

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Posted by Karen Ventii at 9:00 AM • 4 Comments •

May 14, 2007

Examining the nursing faculty shortage

Category: Academics

A study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Nursing found that nurses in are not pursuing advanced degrees in sufficient number to meet the demands for nurses in faculty and advanced practice roles

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Posted by Karen Ventii at 12:52 PM • 3 Comments •

May 9, 2007

American Cancer Society to do large study for cause of cancer

Category: Health

The American Cancer Society is in search of half a million volunteers who do not currently have cancer and are willing to let researchers watch them over the next 20 years to see whether they get the disease. The idea...

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Posted by Karen Ventii at 11:41 AM • 0 Comments •

May 7, 2007

Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife

Category: Book Review

Cathryn Jakobson Ramin began her struggle with memory and attention loss in her early forties. Her new book recounts tales of her personal quest for a more 'agile brain.'

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Posted by Karen Ventii at 9:00 AM • 4 Comments •