SUMC in the News (12/20/07)
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New York Times, 12/20/07
Putting very little weight in calorie counting methods
William Haskell, professor of medicine, emeritus, provides comment in this article on the best way to calculate the number of calories you burn.
Baltimore Sun, 12/20/07
Heeding the computer's call to exercise
This article discusses a recent Stanford study that found computer-generated phone calls may be an effective, low-cost way to encourage sedentary adults to exercise. Abby King, professor of health research and policy and a senior investigator at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, is quoted here.
The Hindu (India), 12/20/07
Reversing aging process in skin (No online version available)
Researchers at Stanford have reversed the effects of aging on the skin of mice, at least for a short period, by blocking the action of a single critical protein. Howard Chang, assistant professor of dermatology and study lead author, is quoted in this article.
North County Times (San Diego), 12/19/07
Stem cell company stock surges after discovery
This article discusses how a report of a major advance in stem cell research propelled shares of International Stem Cell Corp. to a 71 percent gain yesterday. Renee Reijo Pera, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of human embryonic stem cell research and education for the stem cell institute, provides comment.
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