War Hero Croft Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
John Croft, 76, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for a 1945 Berlin bombing mission. He volunteered to fight, released bombs stuck in a 10 000 foot drop, and faced danger with rare calm, placing him among notable air heroes.
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Hormone resistin may link obesity and diabetes
Scientists report resistin a hormone from fat cells may cause insulin resistance linking obesity to type I and adult onset diabetes. Findings in Nature suggest resistin exists in humans, with mice showing worse blood sugar control when given the hormone and improved control when resistin is reduced. Researchers note the need to determine the hormone’s exact role and its impact on diabetes.
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Study finds office visit length rising slightly nationwide
A Rutgers led study analyzing over 200000 visits across ten years finds average visit times increased from 18 minutes in 1989 1998 to about 21 minutes with minor changes tied to managed care. Despite longer visits patient satisfaction remains mix and doctors cite broader demands and complex cases.
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Youth violence report offers hope and warning
The surgeon general’s first federal youth violence study says progress exists with fewer arrests and less lethal incidents since 1993, yet violence remains high and not all programs work. It notes drugs guns gangs and family school peers shape behavior, media exposure has short term effects, and DARE shows little impact.
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