Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Science and environment news from the L.A. Times

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Science, Health and Environment

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

In a rare joint session of the Assembly and Senate, officials depict the dismal consequences if Democrats and Republicans fail to address the state's projected $28-billion budget gap -- and soon. >>

RTS,S more than halved malaria cases in field trials and could be safely given with other childhood inoculations, two studies have reported. >>

For 55 years, he was known to the world at large only as HM or Henry M., the survivor of brain surgery that went catastrophically wrong, leaving him with a form of amnesia that prevented him from collecting any new memories and living in a pre-1953 world. >>

The chain's junior bacon cheeseburger is ranked as 'the most unhealthful' value item available among the offerings of national fast-food chains, according to the Cancer Project. >>

Changes in social standing such as falling below the poverty line or going to jail made people more likely to be perceived as black and less likely to be seen as white, researchers say. >>

Even one incident of self-injury should not be ignored by the people who spot it. >>

Researchers are evaluating a variety of new drugs to quell the inflammation that appears to underlie plaque formation and the risk of rupture. But good results in the research labs haven't translated well to the clinic. >>

It was a tough fight but, Laura Farago says, one she would have had a tough time winning without tried-and-true supporters. >>

There may be a way to predict whether young children will grow into active teens -- or fall prey to a more sedentary lifestyle. The key? Motor skills. >>

At Beverly Center, a healthier Hunky Santa
A big hit at the mall, this Kris Kringle comes with killer abs and a message about exercising and watching the milk and cookies. >>

Condition often defies detection, doctors say. >>

My father and uncle both have diabetes. I would like to reduce my risk of developing this disease, and I've heard that drinking coffee can help. Is there any evidence behind this claim? >>



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