Air Pollution Endangering Lives Of 6 In 10 Americans, Report

Air Pollution Endangering Lives Of 6 In 10 Americans, Report
Over 185 million Americans or about 6 out of every 10 people in the US live in areas where the air is so polluted that it endangers life, said a new report released earlier this week. The State of the Air 2009 report, by the American Lung Association, said many of the culprits such as dirty power plants, diesel engines and ships also contribute to global warming.

Multiple Sclerosis: Glutamate Identified As Predictor Of Disease Progression

UCSF researchers have identified a correlation between higher levels of glutamate, which occurs naturally in the brain as a byproduct of metabolism, and greater disease burden in multiple sclerosis patients. The study is the first to measure glutamate toxicity in the brain over time and suggests an improved method for tracking the disease and predicting its course. Continue reading ...

'Avoidable' Deaths Account For Large Part Of Black, White Mortality Gap, Study Finds

'Avoidable' Deaths Account For Large Part Of Black, White Mortality Gap, Study Finds
Preventable or treatable deaths contribute to a large portion of the mortality gap between blacks and whites, according to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. For the study, researcher James Macinko of the