Apr 16, 2009 -
Patients recently diagnosed with type 1diabetes who received transplants of their own immune stem cells were able to go without insulin injections for nearly five years after the procedure, scientists report today.
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks islet cells in the pancreas that the body depends on to make insulin, a hormone that converts glucose into energy. Treatment typically includes injections or infusions of insulin.
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Feb 12, 2008 -
I was reading an article in Vanity Fair magazine, that referred to the one below published in 1991 on Time magazine about the intrincate dealings inside the "church" of Scientology.
Monday, May. 06, 1991
Cover Story: The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power
By RICHARD BEHAR
By all appearances, Noah Lottick of Kingston, Pa., had been a normal, happy 24-year-old who was looking for his place in the world.
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Dec 04, 2007 -
I am only 27 years old. I am not supposed to have the kind of acid indigestion I suffer through on a daily basis this early in my life! I'm seriously thinking about going to the doctor to get some prescription strength antacids if this does not let up.
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Oct 02, 2007 -
There's a lot of information out there on going green in terms of electricity, hydro, wind-power etc. and it can be hard to sift through it all to find what works for you. Here is a really helpful "top 10 list" from Yahoo Green via Treehugger:
Top 10 Tips
Here are 10 highly effective ways to go greener.
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