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New uses for imidazolium salts in medicine and alternative energy (EurekAlert!) ( Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore ) Commonly used as solvents for various organic reactions, imidazolium salts are room-temperature ionic liquids that are chemically stable and have low vapor pressure. While their physical properties have been widely studied, the Singapore study is one of the few scientific reports about the salts' biochemical properties and ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Vegetables: Nature's medicine cabinet (Sun Star) TODAY, more and more people work too hard to accumulate more wealth. They do it at the expense of their health. So, by the time they are old, they are sickly and have to spend all their wealth just to get better. us.rd.yahoo.com
Charity wish list items stir debate (The Oklahoman) NORMAN — I’ve received several e-mails in response to a column that ran Thursday regarding charitable programs like angel trees that allow those in need to make wish lists that are fulfilled by volunteers in the community.Ann Helton sent an e-mail thanking me for having the courage to write the article. "For many years, I have physically (with my time and energy) and financially supported a ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Beat energy bills (Centre Daily Times) Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Benefits: LIHEAP provides energy assistance grants and crisis grants to help low-income people pay heating bills or restore home heat. The program runs until March 31, 2009. us.rd.yahoo.com
Fiber-rich beans raise blood sugar (Philippine Daily Inquirer) DO you want to look and feel younger? Dr. Vincent Giampapa, president of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine in New Jersey, shares some secrets. us.rd.yahoo.com
Opening up the last part of the spectrum (PhysOrg) (PhysOrg.com) -- New European research on the last, hidden part of the electromagnetic spectrum is producing new, safe and non-destructive tests for medicine, security and industrial quality control. us.rd.yahoo.com
Top Asian countries ready to assist (Yehey!) Should the Philippines reconsider the option to use nuclear energy, member nations of the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA) stand ready to assist the country to train personnel on the proper operation of nuclear power plants. us.rd.yahoo.com
Finding, and Treating, Esophageal Cancer (New York Times) For about 90 percent of patients with esophageal cancer, early detection and treatment are missed, and the outcome is fatal. us.rd.yahoo.com
Some vets exploring Chinese healing - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy Times (Navy Times) TUCSON, Ariz. — Can ancient Chinese healing rites help Iraq war veterans cope with combat trauma? A Tucson-area therapist believes they can, and is offering free treatments for local Iraq vets to test an approach that involves tapping on the acupuncture points used in Chinese medicine. us.rd.yahoo.com
Marketing of anti-energy drink 'Drank' fuels debate (Houston Chronicle) First came Red Bull and Monster Energy, giving a high-octane boost to late-night parties and study sessions. Now the anti-energy drinks have arrived, carbonated beverages that promise to help you "slow your roll" or "lean with it." us.rd.yahoo.com
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