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Scientists Identify Gene for Debilitating Vitamin B12 Disease
Newswise - Nov 30 11:20 AM
Scientists at MUHC and McGill University have identified a gene responsible for a disease that impairs the body's ability to handle vitamin B12 and that may contribute to heart diease, stroke and dementia.Save to My Web

Plans taking shape for Christmas Fest
Piggott Times - Nov 30 2:18 PM
Children of all ages are preparing to present their wish lists to the jolly old elf known as Santa Claus when he pays a visit to Piggott from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, as part of Christmas Fest on the courtsquare.Save to My Web

A special delivery as mum gives birth in the bathroom
The Scotsman: Scotland News - Nov 30 3:45 AM
AS mum Corrinne Harding cradles her newborn baby in her arms, she has more reason than most to count her blessings.Save to My Web

New CPR guidelines easier to do, remember
Gwinnett Daily Post - Nov 29 2:11 PM
Bystanders who perform CPR should focus on chest compressions, not mouth-to-mouth breathing, new international guidelines say.Save to My Web

World AIDS Day spurs marches, education plans in Asia
USA Today - Dec 01 1:31 AM
On World AIDS Day, thousands marched in anti-AIDS rallies in India's plagued northeast, China began an educational campaign targeting 120 million migrant workers, and Australia vowed Thursday to spend $7.4 million over five years to help India, the second-worst affected country after South Africa.Save to My Web

That's snowbusiness
BikeMagic.com - Dec 01 12:12 AM
You've doubtless seen the wintery pictures in the mags - bike riders shooting down ski slopes, ploughing through snowdrifts, getting all speedway on icy bits.Save to My Web

Local couple grateful for care grandson has received
The Steubenville Herald-Star - Nov 30 9:34 AM
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following Thanksgiving stories were generated from readers' responses to our call to hear about what they are grateful for this holiday season.)Save to My Web

Scientists Identify Gene For Debilitating Vitamin B12 Disease
Science Daily - Nov 30 9:12 PM
MUHC and McGill scientists have identified a gene responsible for Combined Methylmalonic aciduria (MMA) and Homocystinuria -- a disease that impairs the body's ability to handle vitamin B12 and contributes to heart disease, stroke and dementia. The research, published in Nature Genetics this week began more than 20 years ago, and will allow doctors to perform earlier diagnosis, assess 'carriers' Save to My Web

Asians Observe World AIDS Day
WINK TV Southwest Florida - Dec 01 3:14 AM
GAUHATI, India Dozens of HIV-infected women stepped out of the shadows in eastern India to acknowledge they carry the disease and say they should not be shunned. China, in its marking of World Aids Day, began an educational campaign targeting millions of migrant workers Thursday.Save to My Web

Man dies while playing tennis
Saipan Tribune - Nov 29 9:07 PM
A man died while he was playing tennis at the American Memorial Park tennis courts in Garapan on Monday night. Acting Department of Public Safety spokesman Eric David said the 48-year-old Pohnapeian was playing doubles at 6:04pm when he complained of chest pain.Save to My Web