Yes, I was off yesterday. I found quite a variety of goodies out there I hope you all enjoy! Here's the fall harvest this week...
In the "you'll never look the same way at this again" category
Remember all that debate over embryonic stem cells? Well, scientists may be able to use cells found elsewhere on the body to do the same job. Head on over to the WSJ Health blog and this article to find out the latest stem cell generation location.
Last week, I pointed you in the direction of impactED's helminth therapy article. Yes, indeed, according to my allergist (a top researcher at PrivateU), people with worms tend to have less allergies. If you really want to get your own set of worms, you can't get it from him, you'll have to head to http://www.wormtherapy.com/ and figure that out on your own! I think I'll pass on that, thank you!
Health promotion articles
Like dark chocolate? Your heart may like it, too, if you eat small amounts every day according to this Reuters article.
More infection control guidelines courtesy of our friends at the AHA and JCAHO. (from http://www.nytimes.com/)
Another reason for a healthy economy and plenty of jobs: Family income impacts children's health (from Yahoo! News Health)
Quote
"I'm beginning to understand myself. But it would have been great to be able to understand myself when I was 20 rather than when I was 82." Dave Brubeck, jazz pianist
2 comments:
Thanks for the harvest. I enjoyed the good read.
Because of your blog, I found ImpactedNurse.
ewwww on the worm therapy.just thinking about it gives me the bad kind of chill.
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