Heart disease death rate falls but illness rises concerns
SANTA BARBARA Calif AP heart disease deaths dropped 24.5 percent from 1982 to 1992 yet heart disease and stroke still accounted for 42.5 percent of U S deaths Congestive heart failure cases doubled with 822000 hospitalizations in 1992 and 39 000 deaths in 1991 The American Heart Association warns the trend demands continued research and public awareness about women and aging populations.
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Study links cigarette filter fibers to lung cancer risk
Dr John Pauly of Roswell Park Cancer Institute traced fibers from cigarette packages to tongues and lung tissue of smokers. The study in Journal of Cancer Research notes fibers may enter lungs and reside there, but does not prove a cancer link. Experts differ on interpretation, with industry and government scientists weighing in.
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Scientists Aim to Predict Mouse Organ Side By Breeding
Researchers say they can forecast which mice will have the same organ sidedness by observing breeding patterns. Dr Klar notes his expertise is yeast while Donovan is the mouse specialist. The work, though of limited direct benefit to humans with inverted organs, advances basic genetics and understanding of DNA origins and behavior.
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Sauerbrey Claims of Dead Voters Haunt Maryland Governor Bid
Sauerbrey faced scrutiny over alleged dead voters casting ballots while Glendening called the episode one of Maryland history’s oddest embarrassments. She aimed to be Maryland’s first female governor and first Republican governor in 28 years since Spiro Agnew.
Simpson Dream Team in limelight as leaks feud erupts
Los Angeles AP report says O J Simpson defense lawyers Robert Shapiro and F Lee Bailey have stopped speaking amid ego and media leak tensions. The Times and NYT note leaks aimed at undermining Shapiro, while DNA blood tests cited by Newsweek and CNN suggest blood at Simpson home matches him and victims.
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