Morning News Run
December 1, 2006 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Drink, Media, Prevention, Science, Sex, Technology, Your Body, Your Mind
Abstinence Message Goes beyond Teens – USA Today
The federal government’s “no sex without marriage” message isn’t just for kids anymore. Now the government is targeting unmarried adults up to age 29 as part of its abstinence-only programs, which include millions of dollars in federal money that will be available to the states under revised federal grant guidelines for 2007. (Ed. note: this is not satire.)
Scientists Examine Corpse of Former Russian Spy – Reuters via Yahoo!
Scientists examined the corpse of a former Russian spy in Britain on Friday to try to discover when and how he ingested a fatal dose of radioactive material.
Santé, The Traditional Way - Guardian Unlimited
Some old-world varieties seem to prevent heart disease more effectively than their upstart competitors, according to researchers who have analysed the effect the wine varieties have on blood vessels. And the chemical differences may explain the long lifespans of people in wine-soaked regions of south-west France and Sardinia.
What’s Working? Taking Stock of HIV Strategies – MSNBC
Circumcision, microbicides and microfinance. These are some of the most promising options being examined as potential ways to prevent AIDS.
Last Borns Just Want to Have Fun – Telegraph
First-born children develop allergies. Last-born children are promiscuous. Babies sandwiched between the wimp and the womaniser will become hippies…
The 15 Most Bizarre X-Rays – 2Spare
Some of these are jaw-droppers…
