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The Science Files Science, Health and Environment Tuesday, December 9, 2008

California fiscal officials try 'Scared Straight' approach with Legislature By Jordan Rau and Patrick Mcgreevy 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. >>

Malaria vaccine may be available in 2012 By Mary Engel RTS,S more than halved malaria cases in field trials and could be safely given with other childhood inoculations, two studies have reported. >>

		L.A. TIMES BLOGS Greenspace: Environmental news from California and beyond. Booster Shots: Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health. FULL REPORT Science - Ashley Dunn, editor Environment - Geoffrey Mohan, editor Health - Tami Dennis, editor

Henry M. dies at 82; victim of brain surgery accident offered doctors key insights into memory By Thomas H. Maugh II 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. >>

Jack in the Box burger tops unhealthful list By Jerry Hirsch 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. >>

Study details the power of negative racial stereotypes By Karen Kaplan 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. >>

Therapists hope self-injury disorder finds recognition Even one incident of self-injury should not be ignored by the people who spot it. >>

To combat plaques, research targets inflammation-fighting statins 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. >>

Battling her bone cancer put a new focus on friendship By Laura Farago It was a tough fight but, Laura Farago says, one she would have had a tough time winning without tried-and-true supporters. >>

Motor skills key to kids' fitness, study finds By Jeannine Stein 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 By Jeannine Stein A big hit at the mall, this Kris Kringle comes with killer abs and a message about exercising and watching the milk and cookies. >>

Sudden heart attacks linked to 'vulnerable plaque' By Cathryn M. Delude Condition often defies detection, doctors say. >>

Diabetes prevention linked to coffee-drinking By Joe Graedon, Teresa Graedon 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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