271. Build interception capabilities without ‘hindering' growth, saysreport
September 16, 2012
A national centre for research in encryption and cryptanalysisshould be set up to meet cyber-security requirements and buildinterception capabilities "without hindering economicgrowth," says a report prepared by the National Associationof Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) and Data SecurityCo...
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272. Bariatric surgery associated with reduction in cardiovascularevents and death
September 15, 2012
Among obese individuals, having bariatric surgery was associatedwith a reduced long-term incidence of cardiovascular deaths andevents such as heart attack and stroke , according to a study in the January 4 issue of JAMA. Most epidemiological studies have shown that obesity is associated with incr...
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273. Hedge funds betting against the eurozone: why you should worry
September 14, 2012
Some of the world's most prominent hedge fund managers are bettingagainst the eurozone -- and not just the peripheral countrieseveryone knows are in trouble. They're taking positions against thecore countries, economies that -- until now -- everyone has assumedwere rock-solid. Here's a primer on ...
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274. Focusing on neurobehavioral processes, not personal choice, mayimprove obesity counseling
September 14, 2012
Current approaches to dietary counseling for obesity are heavily rooted in the notion of personal choice and will power- the ability to choose healthy foods and portion sizes consistentwith weight loss while foregoing sweets and comfort foods. According to preventive medicine and behavioral experts...
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275. New clinical recommendations for diagnosing and treating copdissued by 4 physician organizations
September 14, 2012
The American College of Physicians (ACP), American College of ChestPhysicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), and EuropeanRespiratory Society (ERS) have released a joint clinical practiceguideline on diagnosing and treating stable chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD) in Annals of ...
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276. Trust in your neighbors could benefit your health, mu study shows
September 13, 2012
Here's an easy way to improve your health: trust your neighbors. Anew study from the University of Missouri shows that increasingtrust in neighbors is associated with better self-reported health. "I examined the idea of 'relative position,' or where one fits intothe income distribution in their lo...
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277. Stanford scientists discover blood factors that appear to causeaging in brains of mice
September 13, 2012
The investigators then turned to the question of precisely what, inblood, was producing the effect. To rule out the possibility thatan exchange of cells between the young and old mice wasresponsible, they created circulation-sharing young/old mousepairs, one of whose members had been geneticall...
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278. Economic, health benefits offered by increased use of bicycles forcommuting
September 12, 2012
Cutting out short auto trips and replacing them with mass transitand active transport would yield major health benefits, accordingto a study just published in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives . The biggest health benefit was due to replacing half of the shorttrips with bicy...
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279. Scott sets sights on travel to spain as florida approaches itsquincentennial
September 12, 2012
Gov. Rick Scott is once again making travel plans. This time thedestination is Spain, Florida s 34th largest trading partner. The excursion would mix business development with possible touristdevelopment tied to the pending quincentennial of Spanish explorerJuan Ponce de Leon y Figueroa s first ...
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280. Bishop blaire, rep. ryan explain differing stands on federal budget
September 11, 2012
Posted by: unum - May. 05, 2012 9:23 AM ET USA To take the remarks of dagbat and sarsok a step further, since thebishops have become CEO's and politicians, they have forgotten thatthe people of God include the laity, and that we are a force to beused to show society the love of Christ. But the...
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