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HEALTHBEAT: Scientists conduct test to see if chemical in hot sauce may also numb surgery pain

Monday, Oct. 29,2007 9:55 p.m.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Devil's Revenge. Spontaneous Combustion. Hot sauces have names like that for a reason. Now scientists are testing if the stuff that makes the sauces so savage can tame the pain of surgery.

IU alumnus joins chemistry faculty

By Yan Zhuang · Monday, Oct. 29,2007 9:49 p.m.

Students in the chemistry department have welcomed Michael VanNieuwenhze this semester as a new associate professor and former Hellman Foundation Fellow.

Nourishment for your workout

By Allison Hendricks · Monday, Oct. 29,2007 9:44 p.m.

Although we all love eating, there is another side of being healthy besides making good food choices: exercise. I wish we all had the metabolism of those girls walking around in their leggings while chugging whipped-up Starbucks Frappuccinos (which are not good for you, by the way – steer clear), but most of us are not so lucky.

Kinsey Confidential

By Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 8 p.m.

QUESTION: I have a bend in my penis – is this normal? Also, sometimes it feels uncomfortable.

Fear factor

By Ben Homrig · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 11:24 p.m.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt once said the only thing there is to fear is fear itself. Every year as Halloween approaches, Roosevelt’s words are put to the test by thrill-seekers around the world, who indulge in visiting haunted houses and watching scary movies.

Do you really need 8 glasses of water per day?

By Rachel Pankiw · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 11:11 p.m.

Drink eight glasses of water every day for good health. That’s always been the standard. Not everyone always needs that much, though, said Alice Lindeman, an associate professor in IU’s Applied Health Science Department.

IU research team to travel to Antarctica

By Lindsey Alexander · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 11:09 p.m.

Two Bloomington residents are preparing for negative temperatures and harsh winds for the weekend.

Happy Mole Day!

By Leigh Boerner · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 11:08 p.m.

What is Mole Day, you may ask? Mole Day celebrates the existence of the mole. The mole, also known as Avogadro’s number, is a unit of measurement similar to a dozen. However, instead of 12, a mole of something contains 6.02 x 1023 items.

Kinsey Confidential

By Gal Shifron · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:16 p.m.

Question: My girlfriend has missed her period by about five weeks. Now, we have never had actual sex, just a form of dry sex.

Study: Overweight teens face same risky eating behaviors as too-thin peers

By Amy Forliti · Monday, Oct. 15,2007 9:51 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS – For parents concerned about their overweight teens, new research suggests the best tactic might be to just relax and cook a healthy Sunday dinner.

Getting the most from your health center

By Allison Hendricks · Monday, Oct. 15,2007 9:50 p.m.

Do you know whether or not you’re actually eating a balanced diet everyday? If you need therapy? And most importantly, did you know that you could find these things out for free?

Research panel marks Kinsey’s 60th anniversary

By Rachel Pankiw · Monday, Oct. 15,2007 9:48 p.m.

The Kinsey Institute will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a research panel discussion at the Monroe County Public Library. The event will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, when six panelists will present their current research.

Kinsey Confidential

By Gal Shifron · Wednesday, Oct. 10,2007 7:04 p.m.

Question: I am a 24 year old male who has been having some problems with sexual performance lately.

Is the 'freshman 15' just a myth?

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:18 p.m.

With national obesity rates expanding, what used to be labeled the “freshman 10” has evolved into the modern-day legend of the “freshman 15.” According to several recent studies, however, that myth doesn’t necessarily reflect true trends on college campuses.

Depression awareness day to be Thursday

By Heather Haemker · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:16 p.m.

Many students around the country suffer from depression but do not realize it. IU’s Counseling and Psychological Services will try to help change that fact on Thursday when it takes part in the National Depression Screening and Awareness Day.

Bad dialogue, flat acting hurt Star Wars love scenes.

Growth spurt

By Ben Homrig · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:14 p.m.

The organic food market has blossomed around the country in the last few years. According to the the Organic Trade Association, U.S. organic food sales grew by 22.1 percent in 2006 alone, reaching $16.9 billion. Through Bloomingfoods, local organic growers and the community farmers’ market, Bloomington is contributing to this trend.

Kinsey Confidential

By Gal Shifron · Thursday, Oct. 4,2007 12:25 a.m.

Question: My girlfriend and I have been trying to have sex for the past few months.

Nation’s beef supply safest in the world, says U.S. agriculture official

Monday, Oct. 1,2007 11:37 p.m.

WASHINGTON – The nation’s meat supply is “the safest in the world,” a U.S. agriculture official said Monday, seeking to reassure consumers following the recall of 21.7 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

Panic attacks may raise risk of heart attack and stroke in women

By Carla K. Johnson · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 11:35 p.m.

CHICAGO – The rapid pulse and shortness of breath of a panic attack can feel like a heart attack, and it may signal heart trouble down the road, a study of more than 3,000 older women suggests.

Joan Wood Lecture set for Wednesday

By Ben Homrig · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 11:32 p.m.

Entering college often means a great deal of change, and in the case of Dr. Jamie L. Stalker, her change was for the better. “A lot of people enter college already knowing what they want to do for a living,” said Stalker, an IU alumna and medical director of Argonne National Laboratory. “For me that wasn’t the case. There were a number of things I went through that made me rethink my career.”

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IU research team to travel to Antarctica

Happy Mole Day!

Kinsey Confidential

Study: Overweight teens face same risky eating behaviors as too-thin peers

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Research panel marks Kinsey’s 60th anniversary

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Is the 'freshman 15' just a myth?

Depression awareness day to be Thursday

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Nation’s beef supply safest in the world, says U.S. agriculture official

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