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What about calcium supplements before menopause? Scientists say the best hedge against osteoporosis is strong, dense bones formed during younger years. But a U.S. Public Health survey found that women from 18 to 44 get a daily average of calcium that ranges from 679 mg for the youngest group to 603 mg for the oldest. Some physicians contend that Americans can get necessary amounts by consuming more calcium-rich foods, especially milk and dairy products. Others, questioning whether women will change their diets sufficiently, see a need for pills and fortified foods. That raises the question of what scientists call...
...standout season. Batting at a .274 clip, she pounded out 37 hits, 11 for extra-bases, and picked up a spot on the All-Ivy honorable mention team. Her leadership, along with that of co-captain Michelle McAteer, was invaluable to a team that relied heavily on younger players, especially on the mound. Halpenny nurtured the Crimson pitching staff, most notably helping sophomore ace Amanda Watkins earn All-Ivy second-team honors.LOOK MA, TWO HANDS On a squad with freshman wide receiver Alex Breaux (below) and sophomore quarterback Liam O’Hagan, the leadership of seniors like captain Erik...
...MGH’s yearlong study. The National Institute on Drug Abuse is coordinating the clinical trials, which are sponsored by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the vaccine. Gharib said that she was unsure how a nicotine vaccine would affect college-age adults or teenagers. She said that younger people may be less interested in the vaccine because they tend to be more risk-prone than older adults, who may be “feeling mortality a little bit more.” “They kind of get it that this is taking away from their lives...
...spring trip,” junior Jacqueline Rooney said. “A lot of times when you take time off, playing can be a little erratic at first, but our freshmen have gotten into it completely and have been good about team competition.” With its younger players continuing to improve with each match, the Crimson appeared to be gathering momentum as it headed into the Ivy League Championships. After the first day of the weekend-long event, Harvard was in second place and within striking distance of the Ivy title. Unfortunately for the Crimson, Mother Nature...
...same position, returning from his injury to lead his team to an 11th-place finish in the grueling St. John’s Invitational. While Hynes has taken his last swings for the Crimson, his ability to lead by example left an impression on the younger players. Having personally recruited some of the freshmen, Hynes’ leadership has proven every bit as valuable as his scores. —DANIEL J. RUBIN-WILLS