Health 30.04

Blood protein boosts heart risk
A protein in the blood is found to carry the same increased risk of heart disease as high blood pressure and cholesterol.

From BBC Health
Suicidal feelings in children and teenagers

Flu season, by the numbers - Minneapolis Star Tribune
ReutersFlu season, by the numbersMinneapolis Star TribuneFlu season is usually over by April 30. Last year, with H1N1, it was just beginning. By MAURA LERNER, Star Tribune In a normal year, today would mark the end of the flu season in Minnesota. But as everyone knows, this was no typical flu season. ...H1N1, a year later: Threat of pandemic remainsLa Crosse TribuneFlu vaccines up, but not enough, government saysReutersRecord Number of Americans Got Flu Shots, CDC SaysBusinessWeekBernama -Web Devil -CIDRAPall 429 news articles »

Panel: No Evidence of Alzheimer's Prevention - WebMD
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Swine flu fears push seasonal shots to record high
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AP - Fears of swine flu helped boost vaccination for ordinary seasonal flu last year, with a record 40 percent of adults and children getting the vaccine, federal health officials said Thursday.

Mothers' obesity tied to newborn heart defects
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Reuters - The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her baby will be born with a heart defect, a U.S. government study finds.

FDA approves new drug for prostate cancer
A first-of-a-kind prostate cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight the disease received federal approval Thursday. read more

Seasonal flu vaccinations reach record high
Health officials say a record 40 percent of Americans got ordinary flu vaccinations last year, and fear of swine flu played a role. read more

WATCH: How You Transfer Cavities to Your Baby
Tasting your baby's food may transfer germs that create cavities.











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Canada Tops U.S. in Health, Longevity
A 19-year-old Canadian can expect 2.7 more years of "perfect health" than an American of the same age, according to David Feeny of Kaiser Permanente Northwest's Center for Health Research in Portland, Ore., and colleagues.











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NFL Draft 2010 First Round Winners

Jerry Jones, the man who signs the checks around Valley Ranch, had said the wide receiver spot wasn't a need for the Dallas Cowboys.

But on Thursday night, the first of the extended three-day NFL draft, Jones made a bold decision, moving up to take Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant.

The Cowboys could have waited with the No. 27 pick and taken a cornerback such as Boise State's Kyle Wilson, or Penn State defensive end Jared Odrick. Indiana tackle Rodger Saffold was also hanging around. How about Sean Lee, the middle linebacker, from Penn State?

Jones and his coaches, scouts and front office personnel rated three players they had to have -- Texas safety Earl Thomas, Idaho guard Mike Iupati and Bryant.

"I think Devin's ability to help the team on four downs, it's hard for me to picture a player who can do more than that. There aren't many players who can really impact the game on first, second, third and fourth downs. I think he can be a player that can contribute in all four of those areas, and I think that gives him a lot of versatility and a lot of value."

At the end of the slide show, on the last page you'll also find a list of my 10 best available as the second round gets under way tomorrow night. Also stay tuned to my page all day tomorrow for updates as trades are announced throughout the day.

source: espn.go.com

Sport News 16.04

Football: Defeat dents Arsenal's hopes
Arsenal's hopes of winning the English Premier League title appear over after a damaging 2-1 defeat at bitter north London rivals Tottenham, who keep alive their hopes of claiming the fourth Champions League place.

NBA: LA Lakers head up European tour
The LA Lakers will play in Europe for the first time in 19 years, when they take part in NBA Europe Live 2010 alongside the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks.

Captain Adebayor ends Togo career
African soccer star Emmanuel Adebayor reveals that he is quitting international football in the wake of the deadly gun attack on the Togo team bus in Angola in January.

Are English clubs worth buying?
Speculation about American businessman Stan Kroenke's potential takeover of Arsenal raises questions as to whether English clubs are worth ivnesting in.

West Indies v Ireland latest score
Ireland take on West Indies in a one-day international match in Kingston. read more

Friday's gossip column
Real Madrid plan stunning bid for Rooney and Capello, plus other rumours read more

LeBron James says Cavaliers ready for the challenge - Boston Herald
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Canucks' Samuelsson stings Kings with overtime goal - Washington Post
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Tiger Woods Adds Quail Hollow to Schedule
Tiger Woods adds Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte to schedule











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Now Honoring No. 42: Jackie Robinson Day in Majors
Now honoring No. 42: Jackie Robinson saluted on anniversary of breaking MLB's color barrier











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Summer Dresses

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Refinery29's Top 20 Sandals, Starting At $23 - Huffington Post (blog)
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All aboard: Nautical looks to take over spring and summer - Nassau Guardian
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Summer meant roller skating, hopscotch and jump rope - Citizens Voice
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The Scientists compare pizza and burgers with cigarettes and heroin

A study showed bingeing on junk food triggers addiction centres in the brain, making us crave more and more high calorie foods.

He says: "Our brains are hijacked by fat, sugar and salt. They affect the same circuits in the brain as drugs.

"Countless Brits struggle to control their eating and no one has revealed why it's so hard."

The Food and Drink Federation argue that in Britain the food is healthier.

FRIED CHICKEN: Fat is layered and loaded on to the meat. And that famous coating takes us to the Bliss Point through a combination of salt, sugar, corn syrup and flavourings.

BURGERS: In its stripped down form the burger is explosively rich in fat, sugar and salt.

And extra of everything is not making us a favor - bacon, cheese, another burger, sugar, salt, everything is blissing out our brain cells.

CHOCOLATE, SWEETS and CAKES: The high fat/high sugar killer combination activates pleasure circuits. We associate these foods with an instant hit - a reward. And once we start eating them we can't stop.

PIZZA: Fat - layer after layer after layer. From the base to the crunchy cheese top.

ICE CREAM: In its simplest form it provides a massive payload of fat and sugar.

But top with chocolate pieces or biscuits and the combo becomes fat and sugar layered with more fat and sugar.

Many people rely on them as a pick-me-up. They look at a portion of fries and think "that's my friend - that's going to make me feel better."

source: thesun