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International food aid alone cannot solve the global malnutrition crisis

November 25, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet

In an editorial in this week's PLoS Medicine, the journal's editors discuss some of the controversies surrounding international food aid, and conclude that "donor-supported food programs are not enough as a long term ...


Why women should eat less, move more and consider wearing transdermal HRT patches during menopause

November 24, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet

Weight and appetite experts from around the world met at a conference in Bangkok earlier this year to discuss sex differences in obesity. One line of discussion looked at factors leading to women's weight gain during menopause, ...


Female caregivers of Alzheimer's patients find comfort in religion, families

November 24, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet

(PhysOrg.com) -- Women who take care of Alzheimer's disease patients are more likely than men to take advantage of some support services including transportation, but not seek in-home help.


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