Well-Being Discovery Guide Seeks New Community Groups
Discovery The Gazette will publish an annual section August 8 offering a directory of clubs lodges and organizations open to newcomers. Groups must submit brief descriptions meeting times contact name phone email and mailing address by July 1 to Discovery The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Israeli scientists birth a molecular computer for disease
Researchers describe a computer made of DNA and enzymes that can sense abnormal cancer-cell molecules and synthesize anti cancer DNA. The tiny device may someday roam the body performing diagnosis and treatment. Published in Nature.
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Dallas doctors use brain scan to aid Alzheimer diagnosis
A University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center team led by Dr. Frederick Bonte reports that SPECT brain imaging shows reduced blood flow in the posterior cingulate region of Alzheimer's patients. Frontotemporal disease patients show normal flow, aiding differential diagnosis.
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Grisly photos may curb youth aggression study finds
Johns Hopkins researchers tracked 97 youths aged 7 to 17 in east Baltimore. After viewing violent gunshot wound images, 48 participants showed reduced beliefs in aggression and were less likely to resort to violence. Gazette wire services
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Weightlifting Queen Found In Body Pump Class
A St. Charles woman, Tami Meyer-Stahl, transformed from reluctant exerciser to muscular weightlifter after joining a group Body Pump class. She embraced choreographed resistance training through early 2002, shifting her fitness routine and motivation.
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PUMP CLASS SHAPES BODIES WITH BARBELLS AND ENERGY
Denise Braun leads a Body Pump class at LivRite Fitness using 1 2.5 and 5 kilo weight plates. Participants report toned arms shoulders and legs with ongoing training and enthusiasm as they adapt to the program.
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Venus Transit Across Sun Captivates World Audience
The transit of Venus returns after 122 years with schools and museums hosting programs and live Webcasts from Greece. Scientists note historic value in measuring Earth sun distance and compare the event to a space race era of discovery.
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Pasta power conference backs balanced Mediterranean diet
Nutrition experts in Rome at the Healthy Pasta Meals Conference declare pasta a good carb with a low glycemic index. They warn extreme low carb high fat diets raise cardiovascular and cancer risks and advocate a Mediterranean pattern with 45 to 65 percent carbs, 15 to 20 percent protein, and 30 to 35 percent fats.
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