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HDL ‘Good Cholesterol’ Found Not to Cut Heart Risk
By GINA KOLATA Thu, 17 May 2012 02:30:05 -0000
People genetically prone to higher levels of HDL, often called “good cholesterol,” showed that they did not have any significant decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease.
Paralyzed, Moving a Robot With Their Minds
By BENEDICT CAREY Thu, 17 May 2012 02:07:31 -0000
Scientists said a tiny brain implant allowed two people who are virtually paralyzed below the neck to manipulate a robotic arm.
Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Thu, 17 May 2012 01:20:05 -0000
Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes.
Maternal Deaths Plunged Over 2 Decades, U.N. Reports
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:04 -0000
The decline is attributable to increases in contraception and in AIDS drugs, and to greater numbers of births attended by those with medical training.
Pepsi and Competitors Scramble as Soda Sales Drop
By STEPHANIE STROM Wed, 16 May 2012 22:15:53 -0000
Americans are abandoning carbonated drinks, and Coke and Pepsi are relying more than ever on the “flat” drinks and bottled waters.
Alzheimer’s Prevention Is Aim of Drug Trial
By PAM BELLUCK Wed, 16 May 2012 20:20:47 -0000
A clinical trial of Crenezumab will focus largely on members of a Colombian family who are genetically destined to develop the disease but who do not yet have any symptoms.

 

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