Readers, Digest! (Washington Post)

Think of the stomach as a J-shaped elastic bag that fits under your diaphragm on the left side of your abdomen, protected by your five lowest ribs. The top end connects to the esophagus; the bottom end attaches to the small intestine. Deep folds (rugae) in the stomach's lining contain millions of...

Esophageal Cancer: Be Aware Of The Early Warning Signs (Medical News Today)

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 16,000 new esophageal cancer cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Unfortunately the survival rate in these cases is only 10 percent. This alarming statistic is due largely to the fact that by the time the majority of cases are diagnosed, the cancerous tumors have grown to the point of inoperability.

Rezoning for ex-Pepsin site approved in Monticello

MONTICELLO The city council is hoping a new zoning label will help create redevelopment interest in the former Pepsin property.

Stain patrol: Keeping your house free of messes

Every now and then, people experience the agony of a spill on their new carpet. Or someone tracking mud into the home.

Enhanced Digestion Efficiency, Peptide Ionization Efficiency, and...

Molecular Biophysics Program, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, Laboratory for Chemical Kinetics and Atmospheric Chemistry at Ruder Boskovic Institute, Bijenicka 54, 10002, Zagreb, Croatia, ...

Active Biocatalysts Based on Pepsin Immobilized in Mesoporous SBA-15

Dipartimento di Chimica IFM and NIS - Centre of Excellence, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy, and Department of Structural Chemistry, Stockholm University, Arrhenius Laboratoriet, ...

Glen Burnie East: GBHS basketball tournament to benefit Arundel House of Hope

A "Three-on-Three Hoops for the Homeless" basketball tournament will raise funds and food for Arundel House of Hope on Oct.

The Music Hall Past and Future

For a taste of The Music Hall's 130-year history, just look at the wallpaper adorning its newly renovated lobby.

Tackling sudden spills and messes with simple solutions

Every now and then, people experience the temporary agony of a sudden spill on their new carpet, or someone has tracking mud into the home.

Ledger's compelling Joker thrills, saddens fans

NEW YORK - As Chris Finegan watched Heath Ledger's stunning portrayal of the Joker on Friday in "The Dark Knight," he couldn't help but think of another actor who wasn't on the screen: James Dean, who also died ...

Ledger's Joker thrills, saddens fans

Heath Ledger's final film is inspiring and saddening his many fans. "Heath Ledger is going to have the same impact on our culture as James Dean did," said Finegan, one of many fans across the country who were ...

Ledger's Joker rivets, saddens Batman fans

As Chris Finegan watched Heath Ledger's stunning portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight on Friday, he couldn't help but think of another actor who wasn't on the screen: James Dean, who also died prematurely ...