Health, Science and Tech
South Africa Looks to the Stars with Super Scope
By Ed Stoddard
Huge white domes make a jarring sight amid the landscape of South Africa's arid Karoo region. Perched on a wind-swept hilltop, they house telescopes of different shapes and sizes that search the star-filled skies in this remote corner of the Earth for the secrets of the universe. Those skies will soon be scanned by a super scope that will probe far deeper into space than any of its neighbors -- the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), which will measure twelve yards in diameter...
See the June, 2004 issue of Transatlantic Times for full story
Natural Solution for Menopausal Symptoms
By Rallie McAllister
With all the controversy surrounding the drugs used in conventional hormone replacement therapy, it's no wonder so many menopausal women are reluctant to use them. Even doctor's can't seem to agree on the risks and benefits of the treatment. While the experts continue to duke it out, many women are opting for a natural approach to treating menopausal symptoms...
See the June, 2004 issue of Transatlantic Times for full story
Americans Blame Themselves for Obesity Problem
By Rallie McAllister, M.D.
In the midst of an obesity epidemic, most Americans say they have no one to blame but themselves. A recent survey of more than 1,000 adults revealed that the majority of Americans aren't blaming food and beverage companies for their expanding waistlines. When asked about the cause of obesity in the United States, 90 percent of those surveyed reported that they accept full responsibility for what they eat and drink, and they way in which it affects their health...
See the June, 2004 issue of Transatlantic Times for full story