By David Douglas
Reuters Fri Sep 8, 2006 NEW YORK - Several studies have linked sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) to mutations in a gene, called IL-10, that helps control the body's immune function.
The same UK team who established this relationship have subsequently found that that is also the case for IL-6, a protein involved in inflammation, and vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, a protein that stimulates blood vessel growth. Therefore, "Some SIDS cases must have a biological basis," lead investigator Dr. David B. Drucker told Reuters Health. "Although some feel that SIDS cases are the result of accidental or deliberate abuse, an abuser cannot change a baby's genes." |
By SUZANNE GAMBOA
Associated Press Fri Sep 8, 2006 WASHINGTON - The Bush administration proposed easing environmental rules Friday to allow oil refineries and other industries to change how they calculate whether they need pollution control equipment.
The oil refinery industry says the eased regulation would open the way for production of more oil and other products. But environmental groups say the proposed rules are gimmicks and loopholes allowing industry to emit more pollution, evade pollution controls and save money. |
Reuters
Fri Sep 8, 2006 NORWICH - Men may have developed a psychology that makes them particularly able to engage in wars, a scientist said on Friday.
New research has shown that men bond together and cooperate well in the face of adversity to protect their interests more than women, which could explain why war is almost exclusively a male business, according to Professor Mark van Vugt of the University of Kent in southern England. "Men respond more strongly to outward threats, we've labeled that the 'man warrior effect'," he told the British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting. |
AP
September 10, 2006 |
By Roger Dobson
The Independent 10 September 2006 Mad honey disease is among the rarest afflictions in the world, but it appears to be on the increase.
Only 58 cases have been reported worldwide, but eight people were treated in 2005 alone. The trend towards eating more natural products may be driving a rise in cases of the disease, whose symptoms can include convulsions, low blood pressure, fainting and temporary heart problems, according to a new report. |
by Jane Metlikovec
NEWS.com.au September 09, 2006 BREAST-enhancing padded bras for girls as young as six are being sold in Victorian shops.
Childhood experts have warned parents they could be baiting pedophiles by dressing their young girls as raunchy women. Tiny matching lingerie sets of lacy bras and knickers in many children's brands including Bratz, Saddle Club and Barbie, have hit the shelves aimed at girls who are barely old enough for school. |
AFP
Sat Sep 9, 2006 |
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