Archive for lipiec 15th, 2010

U.S.-Born Princess Opens Historic Villa to the Public
Works by Caravaggio and other masters fill the Villa Aurora, the home of the Boncompagni Ludovisi family in Rome. See the original post:  U.S.-Born Princess Opens Historic Villa to the Public
New Museum Tells Krakow’s Stories of World War II
Installed in the factory where Oskar Schindler famously saved the lives of about 1,000 Jewish employees, the new Schindler Museum tells the story of Krakow’s occupation by Nazi forces. See original here: New Museum Tells Krakow’s Stories of World War II
Mediterranean diet may not protect against asthma (Reuters)
Reuters - Countries on the Mediterranean might enjoy low asthma rates, but their typical diet shouldn’t take the credit, suggests a new study. Read the original here:  Mediterranean diet may not protect against asthma (Reuters)
Avandia Raises Heart Risk But Should Stay on Market, FDA Panel Finds (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) — The controversial diabetes drug Avandia does raise the risk of heart attack more than other medications of its kind but should stay on the market with tightened controls, a U.S. government advisory panel recommended late Wednesday. Go here to read the rest: Avandia Raises Heart Risk But Should Stay [...]
Gentle Horses Help Rein in Autism in Kids (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) — Over the eight years that Mary Cusack has been raising her son, Nicky, she’s become familiar with finger ’stims’ — the repetitive hand movements that Nicky and others with autism often display. If left unchecked, Nicky’s stimming can interfere with everyday activities. Read more:  Gentle Horses Help Rein in [...]
Health Tip: Considering a Midwife? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Some women may choose to deliver a baby with the help of a midwife rather than a doctor. More: Health Tip: Considering a Midwife? (HealthDay)
No-Shame Programs May Appeal to Obese (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) — Obese people prefer lifestyle change programs to help them shed excess pounds, rather than strategies that focus only on weight loss, a new study finds. See more here:  No-Shame Programs May Appeal to Obese (HealthDay)
Dementia May Differ in Those With and Without Diabetes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) — Vascular disease, which affects blood flow in brain vessels, appears to be a common cause of dementia in some people with diabetes, new study findings suggest. Read the original: Dementia May Differ in Those With and Without Diabetes (HealthDay)
Vivus’ weight-loss drug faces key U.S. test (Reuters)
Reuters - The first potential U.S. prescription weight-loss pill in more than a decade could move closer to market on Thursday if it can overcome safety hurdles that have plagued diet drugs for years and led to tepid sales despite the growing number of obese Americans. See original here:  Vivus’ weight-loss drug faces key U.S. [...]
Sports Comedy for Sports Non-Fans: Recapping the 2010 ESPYs
With assists from some top names in film and television comedy, Seth Meyers found ways to make the sports awards show entertaining for jocks and nerds alike. Read the original: Sports Comedy for Sports Non-Fans: Recapping the 2010 ESPYs