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Archive for August 2006

August 1, 2006

 

fungal infection in bone marrow

Valley Fever

In the Southwestern United States, rattlesnakes and mountain lions aren't the only desert inhabitants to watch out for.

August 1, 2006

 

microscope image of telomere caps

The Problem with Telomeres

Why do we age? Science didn't really start investigating that question until the 1960's.

August 1, 2006

 

a man checks his pulse while using a blood pressure monitor

The Big Squeeze

If you've ever had your blood pressure checked. But did you ever wonder why it's your upper arm that gets the big squeeze, rather than your wrist or your leg?

August 1, 2006

 

two women talking and laughing

Funny Ladies

When women do find something to be genuinely funny, they feel rewarded in a way that men don't.

August 13, 2006

 

a mans fist with a wedding ring

Cloak of Invisibility

Some scientists think that we have the materials and know how to make invisibility a reality!

August 13, 2006

 

a wasp preying on a catepillar

Wasp Hounds

Do you shoo away wasps because you're afraid of a nasty sting? Well you can breathe a little easier now. Find out why!

August 13, 2006

 

a woman's feet in flip-flops

Flip-flops and Feet

We live in a casual age, at least when it comes to footwear. But can these laid back sandals actually be harming your feet?

August 15, 2006

 

a no fishing sign by a lake

Gone Fishing, Virtually

Are you familiar with phishing? It could just be an annoying prank, but it is usually something more dangerous.

August 16, 2006

 

stacked cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon shaker

Cinnamon and Diabetes

Cinnamon is certainly delicious, but have you heard of its health benefits?

August 16, 2006

 

a football next to a bowl of vegetables

To Eat or Exercise?

Here's a common belief about exercise. If you work out in the morning and want to lose more calories, don't eat before exercise.

August 24, 2006

 

new poison ivy leaves

Warmer and Itchier

According to researchers at Duke University, we can add yet another global-warming related outcome to the growing list.

August 26, 2006

 

a plastic model of human organs

The Impressive Liver

Unless you've experienced problems with your liver, you may not appreciate the many important responsibilities of this pretty extraordinary organ.

August 26, 2006

 

different color bouncy balls

Superballs!

Ever wonder what makes super balls so super bouncy?

August 26, 2006

 

a man grabs a large weight that is on the ground

How You Get Those Big Muscles

You probably know that the way to stronger muscles is a weight or resistance training program, but do you know how weight lifting increases strength?

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