Decline in Malarial Deaths, Says Study
Submitted by Cindy Tweed on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 07:39As per a study that appeared in the journal Lancet has revealed that there has been a decline in the number of malarial death across the globe between 2004 and 2010. A group of US researchers also revealed that malarial deaths were double than the expected number of the World Health Organization.
Strength-Focused Programs Could Make Cancer Survivors Feel Better
Submitted by Elina Needham on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 09:36There is no doubt that a regular exercise is a must for ahealth living, but little was known that community-based exercise for those who have battled out cancer could do a lot to improve the quality of life. It was found after a team of examined the result of a 12-week “Exercise and Thrive” program on 221 cancer survivors.
Prostate Cancer Risk May Increase from Omega-3 Acids
Submitted by Amit Pathania on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 23:37There have been many studies that have shown that omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fish oil, are beneficial to the heart. But according to a study, it may not be the same for men’s prostrates.
Oncothyreon Shares Sink due to Suspension of Study on Stimuvax
Submitted by Jonathan Sanders on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 19:28In Tuesday's trading, shares of Oncothyreon Inc., that created big pace last year following the launch of a phase III experiment of a budding cancer vaccine, Stimuvax, plunged 120% to $2.09.
Kwedit raises $3.3 million in a Maveron-led second funding round
Submitted by Manjinder Singh on Sun, 03/07/2010 - 12:42A Maveron-led second funding round of $3.3 million has recently been raised by Kwedit - the new, ground-breaking 'alternate payment product,' which is akin to a credit system, for purchasing social games and other 'virtual' goods.
“Bachelor” Star Jason and Molly
Submitted by Arun Gupta on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 15:56People Magazine reported that “Bachelor” star, Jason Mesnick and former contestant, Molly Malaney have decided to be together. The ceremony and reception will be covered in a two-hour TV special, “The Bachelor: Jason and Molly’s Wedding”, which will go on air Monday, March 8, on ABC.
Seattle team wins $900,000 in the NASA-sponsored ‘Space Elevator Games’ contest!
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Sat, 11/07/2009 - 09:56After a gap of three years, the NASA-sponsored 'Space Elevator Games' competition - for developing the science fiction space elevator concept - has a winner this year! The $900,000 prize was won by the Seattle-based LaserMotive team for its laser-powered robotic machine that raced up over 900 meters of cable hanging from a helicopter.
Amazon stops selling US-specific Sprint-powered Kindle
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 07:25In what can be seen as Amazon's response to Barnes & Noble's recently-announced $259-priced 'Nook' e-reader, the Kindle-maker has slashed $20 off its new $279 international version of the e-reader; and is issuing $20 rebates to those who have already paid $279 for the device.
Judge rules against Autodesk in software resale case
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Sat, 10/03/2009 - 18:17People apprehensive about used-book and CD stores becoming obsolete have a reason to cheer, as a Seattle judge ruled against Autodesk in resale case; thereby favoring the plaintiff, Timothy Vernor, who argued that he had right to sell second-hand software!
Amazon to pay $150,000 to settle Kindle lawsuits
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 09:33A number of news site Thursday carried reports of Amazon's decision to pay $150,000 to settle two lawsuits pertaining to its July removal of George Orwell's novels "1984" and "Animal Farm" from its Kindle e-reader.












