UCSD News

A Sampling of Clips for
June 21^st, 2007

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Catch of the Day: Fish Is Foul-looking, But Sold as an Asian Aphrodisiac
MSNBC, June 21 -- The hagfish is a bottom feeder so repulsive it had a cameo on TV's "Fear Factor." It slimes its enemies, has rows of teeth on its tongue, and feeds on the innards of rotting fish by penetrating any orifice. But cooked and served on a plate, it is considered an aphrodisiac in South Korea. (Quotes Eddie Kisfaludy of UCSD’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography) More

Not Buying It
The New York Times, June 21 -- Freegans are scavengers of the developed world, living off consumer waste in an effort to minimize their support of corporations and their impact on the planet, and to distance themselves from what they see as out-of-control consumerism. In Southern California, for example, “you can find just about anything in the trash, and on a consistent basis, too,” said Marko Manriquez, 28, who has just graduated from UCSD with a bachelor’s degree in media studies and is the creator of “Freegan Kitchen,” a video blog that shows gourmet meals being made from trash-bin ingredients. More

For 2 Years, Bloomberg Aides Prepared for Bid
The New York Times, June 21 -- The announcement by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York that he was leaving the Republican Party to become an independent was made after nearly two years in which his aides had laid the groundwork for a potential independent run for president. (Quotes UCSD political scientist Gary Jacobson) More

Diet Plus Exercise Up Survival After Breast Cancer
Scientific American, June 21 -- Among women who have been treated for breast cancer, those who stick to a healthy diet and are moderately active seem to live longer, results of a new UCSD study indicate. A good diet alone or exercise alone doesn't have the same benefit. More

Hospitals Given Mixed Bill of Health
San Diego Union-Tribune, June 21 -- The financial health of California hospitals has improved in recent years but profit margins, on average, remain below national figures and a third of the state's hospitals continue to lose money, according to a report from the California Healthcare Foundation. (Mentions the UCSD Medical Center) More

Hormone Therapy May Lower Heart Attack Risk in Certain Women
KPBS, June 21 -- New results from the Women's Health Initiative study indicate hormone therapy among younger women may help reduce one risk factor in heart disease. But researchers say the benefits are unclear. UCSD's Dr. Matt Allison is the study's co-author. He says a woman who has less disease in her arteries than one of her peers may have a lower risk of heart attack. More

Moores UCSD Cancer Center Receives
Grant Worth $21 Million Over the Next Five Years
North County Times, June 21 -- The National Cancer Institute renewed a grant to the Moores UCSD Cancer Center worth $21 million over the next five years, university officials announced Wednesday. The grant will fund the cost of administering the center's research programs and operating its 10 facilities, according to UCSD. More

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Museum's 'Copper Age' Exhibit to Lay the Roots to Dead Sea Scrolls Show
North County Times, June 21 -- One of the most magical moments in man's history is when he learned to transform rock into metal, in essence creating a whole new material. That's the basis of a new exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Man. “Journey to the Copper Age” opened to the public last week to rave reviews and it is guest-curated by UCSD archaeologist Tom Levy. More