Word: maye
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...organs, did not make them look so intelligent. But for whatever reason, people think of the animals as special, perhaps even more so than other intelligent creatures such as chimpanzees or elephants. Unfortunately, dolphins can be smothered by misdirected love as well as by tuna nets. Swimming with them may make their human fans feel good, but it would be better if the admiring masses appreciated their grace and intelligence from afar...
...though, a new drug called deprenyl may represent a turning point in therapy for Parkinson's. Deprenyl's distinction: it actually slows the progress of the illness. In fact, it is the first medication ever to retard a chronic brain disorder. Deprenyl or similar drugs could conceivably lead to advances in the treatment of other neurological diseases, including Alzheimer...
Corporate travelers may have trouble finding a cheap airline seat these days, but not a cushy one. Faced with restrictions on economy fares, executives are turning to business class as a compromise between pricey first class and cramped coach. Airlines, which make more money on business class than on steerage, are competing for coach-weary passengers by offering such amenities as wider seats and more extensive menus. New giveaways include helicopter shuttles to airports and upgrades to first class...
...Navy's problems with safety may not all be a matter of preparedness among its crews. TIME has learned that the Naval Investigative Service is looking into whether Scott Aviation, a defense contractor based in Lancaster, N.Y., sold the Navy smoke-protection gear that the company knew did not work as intended. Since 1981 the Navy has purchased more than 450,000 of Scott's Emergency Escape Breathing Devices, hoodlike units that fit over the head and neck to provide breathable air while blocking the entry of toxic fumes. They are now used on virtually all naval vessels except submarines...
What causes the jump in LDL? Stanford's Dr. Robert Superko suggests the answer may lie in the coffee beans. Regular coffee uses the milder arabica variety, while decaf brews rely on the stronger robusta beans. More research is needed to pinpoint which of the more than 500 ingredients in the beans might be responsible...