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Fast before surgery. That's a common recommendation doctors give patients to ensure a safe procedure. Now a new study in mice suggests that the advice may have benefits beyond the operation itself: Extensive presurgical fasting appears to protect organs from postsurgical damage. Although preliminary, the finding builds on evidence ... keep reading
Written by Science Now last month, about Food, Health, Innovation
In October, Denmark implemented the world’s first tax that directly targets saturated fat in foods. Saturated fat, according to the World Health Organization, raises low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels which can increase the risk of cardio vascular disease. Saturated fat is found in foods from animal sources, such as ... keep reading
Written by Marissa Dwyer/Nourishing the Planet last month, about Advertising and regulatory advice, Agriculture & Food, Children and Families, Health, Innovation
The launch of the International Water Summit was announced collaboratively today by the Abu Dhabi government, Masdar and the International Water Association, providing a global platform to discuss and find solutions to the global challenges of water scarcity and security. The inaugural summit will take place alongside the World Future ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Events, Health, Infrastructure, Politics & Government, Population, Water
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has confirmed dates for its hearings through until the end of March 2012. It is also in discussion with the Government about an extension to its final reporting date. The Commission’s terms of reference require it to deliver a final report to the Governor-General ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Christchurch, Earthquake, Health, Industry & Business, Infrastructure, Law, Lifestyle & Behavior
Called Lazarus species , these once-thought-extinct, rediscovered species have been cropping up in the news with increasing frequency. One item that caught my eye was the formerly extinct Galapagos tortoise , which may still exist, though in seriously reduced numbers. Its DNA, however, is found in the genetic makeup of other island ... keep reading
Written by Jeanne Roberts last month, about Environment & Wildlife, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans
Why do heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a disease on the increase around the world that can lead to serious health problems? Scientists are offering a new solution to that long-standing mystery in a report in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry.Ling ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Food, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior
Teams from China, Japan, Canada and Australia have registered to be part of the inaugural Tour of New Zealand cycle race. These teams will ride alongside of a solid contingent of New Zealand teams to collectively ride from end-to-end of the country. Each team will have their own support crew ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Emissions, Health, Innovation, Technology
While in New Zealand the stern of the stranded Rena finally sunk, Australians were also facing a ship disgorging oil and phosphate in their waters . The MV Tycoon broke its mooring in Flying Fish Cove in very rough weather yesterday morning and drifted towards the cliff side with its 15 ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Health, Industry & Business, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans
In addition to growing concerns that hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” can pollute local ground water near drilling sites, now the suspected link between fracking and earthquakes is even stronger. Over the New Year’s holiday weekend, a 4.0 magnitude temblor struck on December 31st near Youngstown, Ohio , the ... keep reading
Written by Julie Mitchell last month, about Coal & Oil, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Earthquake, Health, Industry & Business, waste, Water
“The gym” features in many New Year’s resolutions, but fitness centres themselves are being asked to shape up for 2012. It could even result in having a workout that charges your cellphone! The country’s eco-labelling organisation is calling for gyms to look at their environmental impact. Environmental Choice ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Accreditation, Chemicals, Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Design, Health
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