Types of Stents and Their Uses: Coronary Artery Stents

Stents are small expandable tubes used to treat narrowed or weakened arteries in the body. In patients with coronary heart disease, caused by the buildup of plaque, stents are used to open narrowed arteries and help reduce symptoms such as chest pain(angina), or to help treat a heart attack.

Daytime Fatigue: The Cost of Insomnia

Most people know the dangers of drinking and driving, but think nothing of getting behind the wheel after a sleepless night. The daytime effect of no sleep can hinder your driving skills to the point where you're impaired the same as if you've had too much to drink.

According to experts, chronic insomnia affects one in 10 people. And while insomnia can affect your safety and the quality of life during the hours you're awake, it can also increase your risk for a variety of other health problems. In addition to causing daytime fatigue, insomnia increases your risk for other health problems, including:

ENTERTAINMENT News, Jul 06, 2011

Teach yourself Chinese Its as easy as playing TileSpeak Mahjong for iOS
PitchEngine Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:43 AM PDT
San Francisco, California TileSpeak Software, an innovative new mobile application developer focused on blending gaming entertainment with education, has today announced the release of TileSpeak for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices running on iOS 4.0 or later. Half educational tool and half outright mobile game, TileSpeak Mahjong provides anyone interested in learning the Chinese language ...

IRELAND, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece News, Jul 06, 2011

Italy--Still Part of the Periphery Business Insider We have been closely monitoring the firewall that has appeared to protect Spain from the other Portugal (Ireland and Greece). Recent developments appear to be weakening that firewall and pressure is mounting on Italy now as well. ... See all stories on this topic »

SPORTS, Athletics News, Jul 06, 2011

ESPNU Set to Televise Soccer Home Game Soonersports.com The 24-hour college sports television network televises more than 650 live events annually. Action includes a variety of top football and men's and women's basketball games, as well as Olympicsports from 26 Division I conferences. ... See all stories on this topic »

SPACE, Astronomy News, Jul 06, 2011

Hydrogen peroxide found in interstellar space TG Daily "We don't understand yet how some of the most important molecules here on Earth are made in space," says Berengere Parise of the Max-Planck Institute for RadioAstronomy in Germany. "But our discovery of hydrogen peroxide with APEX seems to be showing ...

SCIENCE News, Discoveries, Inventions, Technology, Jul 06, 2011

Does abolition of CICT matter? Manila Bulletin PDS provides a road map for leveraging technology to enhance national competitiveness, contribute meaningfully to economic development, and empower people to live productive lives. Studiesundertaken by the Broadband Commission on Digital Development ... See all stories on this topic »

LIBYA, Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, Yemen news, Jul 06, 2011

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Challenges Facing the Arabs
Middle East Online
More immediately relevant to Arab fortunes is the situation in both Yemen and Syria. A stable Yemen is vital to the security of the Arabian Peninsula, and a stable Syria is vital to the security of the eastern Arab world. The loss of life in both these ...

LATEST World News, Jul 06, 2011

Lagarde takes helm of IMF amid major challenges
The Associated Press
If all that weren't enough, Lagarde is the first woman to lead the global lending giant. "The IMF top job has never been in the spotlight like it is now," said Kevin Gallagher, a professor of international relations at Boston University. ...
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HEALTH News, Fitness, Wellness, Diets, Jun 26, 2011

Holistic way of living Express Buzz BANGALORE: Mickey Mehta is an icon of holistic health whose expertise in wholesome wellnessof body, mind and soul spans for more than a quarter century. Mickey Mehta is duly called “India's leading Holistic Health Guru.” He is a philosopher and a life ...