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Nov 24, 2009
Fattest state: Mississippi; Leanest state: Colorado.
A tiny silicone chip can analyze blood and diagnose dozens of diseases: Uses an amount of blood that could be collected with a prick of a finger instead of a syringe.
Consumption of alcohol in almost any quantity is associated with a nearly one-third reduction in the incidence of coronary heart disease in men: No effects for women, however.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises women not to deliver before 39 weeks but many women still choose to give birth between 37 and 39 weeks: Nonmedical reasons range from convenience to simply wishing not to be pregnant any longer.
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Helium
November 24th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Glad to see the alcohol finding. But, of course, I’m male and I enjoy a drink or two.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:52 am
On the last item: Now I understand why we have so many premature babies: it’s by choice.
November 24th, 2009 at 10:19 am
What is it about Colorado that keeps people lean? Climbing over all those mountains?
November 24th, 2009 at 10:50 am
On the alcohol finding, sounds like one more case where life is unfair to women.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
There’s nothing worse than a designated driver who complains.