Fatobesity may trim U S life span, study warns
A New England Journal of Medicine report links rising childhood obesity and fast food to a potential life expectancy drop of two to five years within 50 years. Lead researcher Olshansky argues obesity could offset longevity gains and affect Social Security, though others call the projection overly dire.
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Baby born of comatose mother overcomes odds in Georgia
Emmanuel Hawkins, born 2 pounds 10 ounces after his mother Tara Hawkins-Bottoms lapsed into a coma from an assault, celebrated his first birthday. Doctors warned of deformities or stillbirth, but the infant thrived, with surgery and medical care, while Tara died two days after his birth.
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Lipitor co discoverer visits Salina and Pfizer ties
Roger Newton, co discoverer of Lipitor, will speak at the Land Institute in Salina at 12:30 p.m. April 11 after an invitation from Wes Jackson. Newton, senior VP of Pfizer global R and D and founder of Esperion Therapuetics, will discuss drug development and safety amid FDA confirmation hearings in Washington where Lester Crawford seeks to reform oversight and consider Plan B access.
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Study shows sex differences linked to X chromosome activity
The study finds women may express higher levels of hundreds of X chromosome genes, producing more of certain proteins than men. While no specific gene ties to observed differences, researchers note X inactivation is imperfect, leaving some genes active and possibly influencing gender differences in health and disease.
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