New info on the evils of sleep deprivation

A few nights of interrupted sleep can do a lot more than make you out of sorts:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-says-sleep-deprivation-could-hamper-gene-activity-165100916.html

News for those who suffer from cat allergies

Once a new vaccine is available commercially, you might be able to relieve cat allergy symptoms for up to two years after just four doses:

http://news.yahoo.com/treatment-zaps-cat-allergy-symptoms-two-years-191900413.html

The Vitamin D-obesity link

Scientists were surprised to find a link between a deficiency in Vitamin D and obesity:

http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-obesity-vitamin-d-deficiency-233500527.html

Should you really get a yearly mammogram?

Maybe not, if you're an older woman:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-says-older-women-only-mammograms-every-two-181500272.html

When you eat is important to weight loss

Scientists studying weight loss successes have found that when you eat might well be just as important as what you eat when you want to lose weight:

http://news.yahoo.com/lose-weight-eat-time-232200900.html

Pope Benedict resigns

How can a Pope resign?  Read this:

http://voices.yahoo.com/can-pope-resign-506503.html?cat=7

New cure for C. diff infections

Researchers have created a synthetic stool that could bring relief to many who suffer from these infections:

http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-create-synthetic-stool-cures-c-diff-154100301.html

Tracking Canada's first female saint

See Margaret's bio here:

http://voices.yahoo.com/roman-catholic-saints-marguerite-bourgeoys-11971573.html

Scientists consider new approach to obesity

Medications for obesity have had little long-term success.  Researchers are considering a new strategy to tackle this condition:

http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-discover-strategy-fight-obesity-183700550.html

New risk factor for glaucoma

Researchers have identified a new risk factor for this disease of the eye:

http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-identify-risk-factor-glaucoma-165200606.html

How to skip the grocery next week

Here's one way to free up some cash in a hurry:

http://voices.yahoo.com/how-skip-trip-grocery-next-week-11962966.html?cat=7

Scientists find connection between enzyme, aggresstive prostate cancer

While it might not fuel all cases of prostate cancer, researchers have linked an enzyme to certain aggressive forms of the disease:

http://news.yahoo.com/mayo-scientists-enzyme-aggressive-prostate-cancer-193100641.html

Researchers propose new MRSA antibiotic

In studying MRSA, scientists have come up with a prototype that represents an entirely new type of antibiotics to fight MRSA:

http://news.yahoo.com/scientists-present-type-antibiotic-fight-mrsa-204900919.html

Hynosis to treat IBS?

Swedish scientists suggest that hynosis could be an effective treatment for IBS sufferers:

http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-propose-treating-ibs-sufferers-hypnosis-155600856.html

2013 holy days of obligation

Here are the 2013 holy days and moveable feasts:

http://voices.yahoo.com/complete-list-roman-catholic-holy-days-2013-11941909.html?cat=34