Health & Science

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Arctic Ocean Survey May Reveal Lost World

June 24, 2004

OSLO (Reuters) - A new survey of the depths of the ice-capped Arctic Ocean could reveal a lost world of living fossils and exotic new species from jellyfish to giant squid, scientists said on Thursday. - More

Space Station Astronauts Face Risky Spacewalk

June 24, 2004

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Two astronauts from the International Space Station, a Russian and an American, prepared for a spacewalk on Thursday that could be the most daunting in the six years crews have lived there. Gennady Padalka and Michael Fincke, who are due to begin their six-hour walk at 5:25 p.m. EDT, may spend long periods out of touch with ground controllers and each other, communicating with hand signals as they conduct a delicate repair job outside the station. - More

Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Impotence in Obese Men

TUESDAY, June 22 (HealthDayNews) -- Exercise and weight loss can improve the sexual performance of obese men suffering from impotence. - More

More Americans Surviving Cancer Than in 1970s

June 24, 2004

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The number of Americans who live at least five years after a cancer diagnosis has risen sharply since the mid-1970s due to increased screening, improved medical treatment and overall higher life expectancy, federal health experts reported on Thursday. - More