Shift Workers' Body Clocks Studied to Prevent Certain Cancers
Newswise Fri, 30 Jan 2009 9:41 AM PST
Does shift work predispose one to breast or prostate cancer by altering the body's response to hormones? And if so, can a dietary supplement help? Those are the questions researchers hope to answer through a new study which looks at the effects of this supplement on one's circadian rhythm. |
BATTLEFIELD ACUPUNCTURE: Air Force training doctors to treat troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
Grand Forks Herald Fri, 30 Jan 2009 9:24 AM PST
Acupuncture involves placing very thin needles at specific points on the body to try to control pain and reduce stress. There are only theories about how, why and even whether it might work. Regardless, the ancient Chinese practice has been gradually catching on as a pain treatment for troops who come home wounded. Advertisement: GOLF CENTER We've Moved! Stop in and check out our new ... |
Indonesia Islamic Leaders Ban Smoking
Join Together Online Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:55 AM PST
Indonesia's top Islamic body, the Ulema Council, has passed an edict restricting Muslims from smoking in public places, Reuters reported Jan. 28. The Council passed a "fatwa" -- a religious opinion that while nonbinding separates those who do not follow it as sinful -- against public smoking. |
Illness closes Norfolk school
Lincoln Journal Star Fri, 30 Jan 2009 8:44 AM PST
NORFOLK — Students at Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk are getting a day off — and it's not because of snow. Classes were canceled Friday after about 15 percent of the student body was absent this week because of illness. |
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