Archive for August, 2009
RI should not use “reactive nationalism” against Malaysia : observer
A socio-economic observer has warned Indonesian people not to be trapped in what he called “reactive nationalism” or “suicidal nationalism” in responding to the various provocations by Malaysia.
“What we need in facing Malaysia is common-sense nationalism,” Fajroel Rachman, chairman of the non-governmental organization “Pedoman Indonesia” said here Monday commenting on the neighboring country`s provocations [...]
‘Cancer hope’ from WWII-era drug
One of the earliest chemotherapy drugs appears to work against a genetic fault that can trigger bowel and other cancers, UK researchers say.
In laboratory tests methotrexate, first administered in the 1940s, was found to destroy cells containing the damaged MSH2 gene.
This raises the hope of targeted treatments for those whose cancer is driven by the [...]
Jackson death ruled as homicide
The death of Michael Jackson was homicide due to intoxication by anaesthetic, the Los Angeles coroner has formally announced.
The 50-year-old singer died in June from cardiac arrest at his LA mansion.
The powerful anaesthetic Propofol and Lorazepam, a sedative, were the “primary drugs responsible for Mr Jackson’s death”, the report said.
The coroner’s verdict increases the chances [...]
Soluble fibre ‘effective for IBS’
A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.
Researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands compared adding bran, a soluble supplement called psyllium and a dummy supplement to sufferers’ diets.
They found psyllium was the most effective, warning that bran may even worsen the symptoms of the [...]
Madonna explains Gypsy comments
Madonna has said she was “compelled” to comment on the discrimination of Romany Gypsies while on stage in Romania, despite being booed by fans.
The 51-year-old was jeered by the audience in Bucharest after saying the discrimination “made me feel very sad”.
Publicist Liz Rosenberg said Madonna made the comments after being made aware of the prejudice [...]
Stopping Swine Flu Up to You
Before the Vaccine Arrives, It’s Up to Citizens to Slow Swine Flu
Who’s on the front line of this fall’s flu fight? You are, say HHS and CDC officials.
Until Thanksgiving, at the earliest, it’s going to be up to you to try not to catch the flu. And if you do catch the flu, it’s [...]
