Are you confused by all the back and forth on health care reform? Here’s a guide to some of the terms commonly tossed about in the debate.
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In Old Age, Friends Can Keep You Young. Really
Going to the ballpark, visiting friends and playing bingo are simple diversions for many of us. But for the elderly, these social pastimes may play a critical role in preserving their physical and mental health.
Bid for your DNA map on eBay
Have at least $68,000 to spare? If so, you may be in the running to join an exclusive group of individuals who have had their complete genome sequenced. Starting Friday, the non-profit X Prize Foundation and private firm Knome are auctioning a whole genome sequence on eBay.
U.S. seeks seat on U.N. Human Rights Council
The United States is seeking a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council this year, the Obama administration announced Tuesday. This is a departure from the Bush administration, which was often critical of the group