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Should 'male menopause' be treated?
Weight gain, headaches, and no sex drive. Many women approaching menopause can relate -- and so can some men. ...
Study: More U.S. girls starting puberty early
Girls in the United States are entering puberty at earlier ages than they have in the past, a new study reports. ...
Why home births are gaining popularity
Home birth supporters say childbirth is a natural part of life that has been treated like a disorder in hospitals. ...
Martina Navratilova: My cancer battle
This year Martina Navratilova needed all her strength to fight breast cancer. CNN was granted rare access to document her treatment, which she hopes will help persuade women to get regular mammograms. ...
Flip-flops aren't always easy on the feet
In the dog days of summer, flip-flops are often the footwear of choice. But many foot doctors say the sandals aren't good for you. ...
Cancer couldn't stop him from his marathon goal
For a serious distance runner, 7 hours, 48 minutes is not a great marathon time. But cut Brian Fugere some slack. ...
Should 'male menopause' be treated?
Weight gain, headaches, and no sex drive. Many women approaching menopause can relate -- and so can some men. ...
Study: More U.S. girls starting puberty early
Girls in the United States are entering puberty at earlier ages than they have in the past, a new study reports. ...
Why home births are gaining popularity
Home birth supporters say childbirth is a natural part of life that has been treated like a disorder in hospitals. ...
Martina Navratilova: My cancer battle
This year Martina Navratilova needed all her strength to fight breast cancer. CNN was granted rare access to document her treatment, which she hopes will help persuade women to get regular mammograms. ...
Flip-flops aren't always easy on the feet
In the dog days of summer, flip-flops are often the footwear of choice. But many foot doctors say the sandals aren't good for you. ...
Cancer couldn't stop him from his marathon goal
For a serious distance runner, 7 hours, 48 minutes is not a great marathon time. But cut Brian Fugere some slack. ...
Diet Blog
I Need Help to Lose Weight [Forum]
Forum Post: Hi, My name is jarina i'm 15 years old and i am overweight. I weigh over 240 pounds and i dont know what to do. i tried diets and eating small, nothing seems to work. My dad died in october......
want to lose 20 lbs with me? [Forum]
Forum Post: Hi, I'm looking for a weight loss buddy who wants to lose about 20 lbs. I am a 20 year old woman, and am about 5,4 og 5,5 and weigh about 145 lbs. Interested? Contact me :) Love, Sugaraddict......
Chocolate + iPad = Perfect Gift?
There's been plenty of unusual chocolate-related creations recently. From chocolate that you inhale to a giant wall of chocolate, you might think that everything's been done. And then one man, Stefan Magdalinski, came up with an inspired idea for his chocolate and Apple loving wife's birthday.........
Poll: Would You Eat a Lion Burger?
Although lions in the wild are considered a threatened species, the captive lions that live in the USA are growing in numbers. This is mainly due to the exotic pet trade and the illegal breeding and sale of lions as pets. Usually this proves more than the owners can handle...
Exercise Making Me Hungry [Forum]
Forum Post: I have been trying to lose 15 pounds this summer and have been taking classes at the gym; spinning, kickboxing, yoga etc. I like to switch it up. However, I've been finding that the more I exercise the hungrier and......
Can I Really Give Up the "Good Stuff"? [Forum]
Forum Post: Hello All, I am new to the site but old to "dieting". My weight battle began when I got pregnant with my oldest who will soon be turning 8. I gained 70+ pounds during the pregnancy and yo-yo'd up and......
CBC | Health News
Police look into report of woman faking cancer
Halton regional police are investigating a complaint that a young woman from Burlington, Ont., lied about having cancer to encourage others to donate money to her and a charity she established....
Premiers to build bulk-buy drug program
Canada's premiers and territorial leaders say they will work to establish a pan-Canadian purchasing alliance to bulk-buy prescription drugs, medical supplies and equipment....
West Nile virus found in Toronto mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in Toronto have tested positive for the West Nile virus, public health officials say....
Psychiatric drug response predicted by scientists
Psychiatrists and engineers have teamed up to help predict how people with schizophrenia will respond to a medication that can produce serious side-effects....
Researcher-luring fund gets $182M
Roughly a third of research infrastructure money announced in the 2009 budget will go toward a fund aimed at attracting and retaining top researchers, the federal government has announced....
Hospital reassures patients after Demers surgery
A spokesperson for the Ottawa-area hospital where former Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Demers was treated last month says it is safe....
Pizaazz
Progress in the Hunt for an AIDS Vaccine
The dream of an effective vaccine against the AIDS virus may have moved one step closer to reality, according to federal scientists. The scientists identified 2 naturally occurring antibodies that destroy nearly 90% of all strains of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. They say their finding could hasten development of new HIV treatments as well as...
Traditional wisdom holds that children who are picky eaters will outgrow the behavior, so no intervention is required. That holds true for the vast majority of people, but recently scientists have called attention to a small group of adults who are remarkably picky eaters. One woman featured in a Wall Street...
The decades-long hunt for an obesity pill has been sullied by market withdrawals and clinical failures. The largely fruitless quest was recently dubbed the “$11 billion market that never was” by Datamonitor, a research firm that predicted drug sales in the space would reach just $560 million in 2018. “Current approaches...
Vitamin-Enriched Beverages Not so Helpful
A 10-pack of Vitaminwater costs about $10. Its maker, Glaceau, which also sells vitamin enriched water products like Smartwater and Vitaminwater Zero, sold 142 million cases in the US alone last year. Vitaminwater sales are driven by cool packaging and product names like Focus, Revive and Connect. But are these products,...
Lightening the Load on Medical Residents
Training program directors and patient advocates have voiced concerns for years that residents who toil for long shifts on-the-job could harm patients because fatigue increases the risk they will make errors of one sort or another. A 6 year-old study by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education gave credence to their concerns by...
Coffee and Cancer of the Head and Neck
Could coffee stave off more than just fatigue? A new study suggests that might be the case. Heavy coffee drinkers, it turns out, have a lower incidence of head and neck cancers, according to the study, which was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. To reach these conclusions, Mia Hashibi and...
Dr. Deb
In the forthcoming book Good Kids, Tough Choices, Dr. Rushworth M. Kidder reports that lying, cheating, insensitivity and lack of empathy are on the rise in children. According to research, less and less children know what it means to do the right thing. If you're a parent looking for tips...
Stalking, the willful, malicious and repeated following and harassing of another person, can happen to any of us - no matter age, gender, race, socio-economic status or geographic location. According to data in the United States, 1 in 12 women and 1 in 45 men will be stalked in...
Did you know that....* The human brain produces 100,000 chemicals reactions per second.* The average human takes about 23,000 breaths a day.* Human beings can survive solely on a diet of chocolate.Okay, I made the last one up, but the others are true. Amazing how our bodies work!...
Now *THIS* is How To Start Your Day
I wonder if this little girl is available for Life Coaching?Enjoy....
The Ugliness of Self-Righteousness
Self-righteousness is an ugly beast. I don't run into the petty monster too often, but when I do, I always marvel at it. But as soon I see the envy, frustration and inflated sense of self in the self-righteous person - and experience the insult of their reactive behavior...
Early Sexualization. Cute or Concerning?
These eight year old girls are great dancers. But the question is....does dressing and dancing like this make their performance cute or concerning? According to study by the American Psychological Association, early sexualization of girls can lead to the following:"Cognitive and Emotional Consequences: Sexualization and objectification undermine a person’s confidence...
The Fit Shack
Drop The Fat by Dropping the Struggle – Fun!
Do you know what it’s like to struggle and battle with your weight? You know, constantly thinking about how you look in your clothes, how you think others think you look in your clothes, how you say you want to lose weight but your actions don’t match your words? Instead of taking...
How Long Have You Been Sidetracked?
How long have you been keeping yourself sidetracked from your goal of getting fit, healthy, and sexy? 2 days, 2 weeks, 4 months, 5 years? Or longer? Have you ever noticed how quickly time passes in your life? One moment you’re here, and the next moment it’s 4 or 5 years later! And what about...
What’s NOT Funny About Your Desire to Get Fit, Healthy, & Sexy
I’m really not into April Fool’s jokes, are you? In honor of the day I decided to take a look at a more serious issue, something that is not to be taken lightly: your deep desire to lose weight , to drop the fat, so that you can get fit, healthy, and...
Effortless Weight Loss – What it Feels Like
There was a time when I struggled endlessly with food and my body. In fact when I started The Fit Shack almost 3 years ago in March, 2007, I was struggling then! I was making food the problem and would get quite anxious if I did not eat “perfectly” at all...
Be A 10 In 2010 – Free Telecall
You (you smart, conscious reader of The Fit Shack YOU!), are cordially invited to attend my fun, free telecall: Be a 10 In 2010 – Transform Yourself in Mind, Body, Spirit Wouldn’t YOU like to Be A 10 In 2010? Can you see yourself there…living in a fit, healthy, sexy body? Can you see...
AlmostFit.com
A new toy for working out? Taking a look at the Sony Cord-Free Walkman
Review: The Sony cord-free Walkman is a great mp3 player for working out. The cord-free design is excellent, but the device is not without its flaws. Related posts:2010: Setting Them Up and Knocking Them Down New fitness and weight loss goals for 2010.... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related...
Cutting to the chase: Clearly, I’ve been away for a little while. I think that the reasons are fairly mundane, but I will simply say that sometimes life has a way of catching up with you when you are paying attention to other things. All is well, and I do...
Using Your Dieting Experience to Your Advantage
Use your dieting experience to your advantage. Related posts:44 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting in 2009 Ed. note: This entry is about working toward lifelong dietary... February: Behind, but finally feeling better My weight loss goals include losing 75 lbs this year.... Secrets of a thrift store shopper Thrift store shopping can...
Secrets of a thrift store shopper
Thrift store shopping can be a great way to save money when you are buying clothes during weight loss. Related posts:44 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting in 2009 Ed. note: This entry is about working toward lifelong dietary... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin....
February: Behind, but finally feeling better
My weight loss goals include losing 75 lbs this year. So far, even with significant illness, I've lost 19.6 through moderation, fasting, and eliminating refined sugar. Related posts:January health and fitness goals – my two minute warning This month is the first step in my goal to... 2010: Setting Them Up and...
January health and fitness goals – my two minute warning
This month is the first step in my goal to lose 75 lbs. See how it has gone so far. Related posts:2010: Setting Them Up and Knocking Them Down New fitness and weight loss goals for 2010.... Give Me One Good Reason Using a simple technique to augment list keeping, you can... 20...
Health in 30
Healthy Living: How to be Wildly Popular-Part 2
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Part 1 of How to be Wildly Popular focused on where I found inspiration for writing this healthy living post. Part 2 provides you with friendly simple tips to becoming wildly popular. So, you want to be popular? Be popular and happy within your own group of friends. Who...
How to be Wildly Popular-Part 1
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Inspiration for writing I thought I’d share my latest post, The 3 Secrets to a Wildly Popular YOU, published on HuffingtonPost that appears in the Living News and Happiness section. Thanks to all my HuffPost readers for their Twitter ReTweets and comments. How to be Wildly Popular-Part 1 It’s...
Healthy Eating with ChefMD – Spectacular Meatloaf
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA I’m still waiting for my friend, John La Puma, MD, ChefMD to make a house-call. He can leave his stethoscope at home; all he needs to bring is his culinary tools. I’m waiting for some first rate cooking lessons, and I’m holding John to his words...
Health Journalism: Have we reached new lows?
Guest post by Gary Schwitzer It doesn’t get much worse than this in health journalism; NY Daily News finds new lows By Gary Schwitzer [Original post published on Gary Schwitzer's HealthNewsReview Blog, July 13, 2010 and reprinted with permission from Gary Schwitzer.] I know that many people just dismiss the New York Daily...
The Health 2.0 Developer Challenge Wants Innovative Health Care Developers
Guest post by Indu Subaiya and Matthew Holt The Health 2.0 Developer Challenge–It’s On! By Indu Subaiya & Matthew Holt [Original post published on The Health Care Blog July 8, 2010, and reprinted with permission from Matthew Holt.] Today is the formal kick-off of the Health 2.0 Developer Challenge. The challenge was...
Teamwork in Medicine is Critical for Quality Patient Care
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA From KevinMD’s medical blog, guest post by Toni Brayer, MD shares a story where a team approach in medicine is critical for quality patient care. Dr. Bryer writes: “Medicine is a team sport and it is only when the team is humming and everyone is working together...
Fighting the Darkness: My Secret Battle with Depression
An illness by any other name...
The other day I was watching a commercial for medication for fibromyalgia and I totally related to it. The narrator asked if I had muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. I answered “yes” to it all. Sadly, as I watched the commercial, I thought about how much better...
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you already know that running really helps my depression. On Saturday I spent just over two hours running 11 miles and when I was done, I experienced a “runners high”. It was amazing.After the run I had a crazy busy day...
Sometimes I wander through life and feel completely invisible. I wonder if anyone sees me. I wonder if I even exist to the outside world. Sometimes it hurts.For example, I’ve been attending the same church for around eight years and I still walk around that building feeling completely invisible. I...
Will I survive a family vacation?
We’ve got the car packed and in about 20 minutes we’ll be leaving on a family ski vacation. Although vacations are always fun, they are certainly challenging, especially with two small kids and a dog!We’ll be on the road for about 5 hours, which in itself is a challenge. I’ve...
I realized it's been a long time since I last posted, but I'm still here :-)As I have mentioned before, the holidays are always a difficult time for me, but this year it wasn't as bad as other years.For starters I did all my shopping on-line, and that really helped....
I'm struggling again and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's just this time of year, I'm always down around Christmas time, or perhaps it's for another reason all together.I wish I knew why these lows come from out of nowhere. I wish I knew why I'm questioning everything and why...
CNN.com - Health
Should 'male menopause' be treated?
Weight gain, headaches, and no sex drive. Many women approaching menopause can relate -- and so can some men. ...
Study: More U.S. girls starting puberty early
Girls in the United States are entering puberty at earlier ages than they have in the past, a new study reports. ...
Why home births are gaining popularity
Home birth supporters say childbirth is a natural part of life that has been treated like a disorder in hospitals. ...
Martina Navratilova: My cancer battle
This year Martina Navratilova needed all her strength to fight breast cancer. CNN was granted rare access to document her treatment, which she hopes will help persuade women to get regular mammograms. ...
Flip-flops aren't always easy on the feet
In the dog days of summer, flip-flops are often the footwear of choice. But many foot doctors say the sandals aren't good for you. ...
Cancer couldn't stop him from his marathon goal
For a serious distance runner, 7 hours, 48 minutes is not a great marathon time. But cut Brian Fugere some slack. ...
Should 'male menopause' be treated?
Weight gain, headaches, and no sex drive. Many women approaching menopause can relate -- and so can some men. ...
Study: More U.S. girls starting puberty early
Girls in the United States are entering puberty at earlier ages than they have in the past, a new study reports. ...
Why home births are gaining popularity
Home birth supporters say childbirth is a natural part of life that has been treated like a disorder in hospitals. ...
Martina Navratilova: My cancer battle
This year Martina Navratilova needed all her strength to fight breast cancer. CNN was granted rare access to document her treatment, which she hopes will help persuade women to get regular mammograms. ...
Flip-flops aren't always easy on the feet
In the dog days of summer, flip-flops are often the footwear of choice. But many foot doctors say the sandals aren't good for you. ...
Cancer couldn't stop him from his marathon goal
For a serious distance runner, 7 hours, 48 minutes is not a great marathon time. But cut Brian Fugere some slack. ...
Forensic Healthcare Online
Using DNA Evidence to Solve Missing Persons, Homicide, & Trafficking Cases
Greetings from Seoul. My connection has indeed been sporadic, so I’m happy to finally get a post up for the week. Thanks for your patience. NCVC’s DNA Resource Center is hosting a free webinar August 11th at 3pm ET: Using DNA Evidence to Solve Missing Persons, Homicide, & Trafficking Cases....
Well my friends, I’m off to Korea. I’ll be teaching with the Army all next week, and am looking forward to spending time in a country I’ve never visited. I’ll be in Seoul all week, and while I expect I’ll have an internet connection, it’s unclear at this point how...
Clinical Guide: Sexual Assault Injury
In the course of my work, I was asked by a physician from South America for information about lack of genital injury in sexual assault patients. Based on the work I did for him, I ended up with a fairly lengthy bibliography, which I have subsequently turned into the newest...
A request from Terry Cintron: In partial fulfillment of the requirement for a Masters of Science in Nursing Administration and Education through Mountain State University I am currently conducting a content analysis. The content analysis will examine questions on sexual assault interview forms which are used throughout the United States....
Building Domestic Violence Health Care Responses in Indian Country
This month, the Family Violence Prevention Fund, in collaboration with Mending the Sacred Hoop Technical Assistance Project and Sacred Circle, released a new report, Building Domestic Violence Health Care Responses in Indian Country: A Promising Practices Report. The report “documents dramatic improvements in the health system’s response to domestic violence...
Breast Ironing & the Weekly Wrap-Up
Apologies for missing a post yesterday, but I had a busted router, and therefore, no internet connection. Had I been up and running, I would have brought you this video clip [after the jump], which I find pretty disturbing. As far as things go, I’d say breast ironing, a practice...
Anxiety
Health Tip: When Kids Have Separation Anxiety
Here's a list of classic symptoms...
Biofeedback May Help Combat Stage Fright
Following training, musicians' anxiety decreased and their performance improved, researchers say...
Coffee's Jolt Just an Illusion?
Study finds regular drinkers need it simply to return to normal state of alertness...
Talking to Mom by Phone May Relieve a Daughter's Stress
Her voice works as well as a hug in regulating hormones in girls' brains, study finds...
Older Adults Have Lower Rates of Mood, Anxiety Disorders
But those mental illnesses are still common, especially among women, survey finds...
In British study, anxieties over dying rose among older people cared for in minority households...
Pharmas Health And Medical Blog
Tech Trouble causing Computer Stress Syndrome
Frequent glitches and problems with the computers are causing a lot of problems among the new generation. It has be called the computer stress symdrome. It is common to have problems with the software and ......
England lagging on Lung Cancer
A person getting diagnosed with lung cancer in England has a lesser chance of making it through than his counter parts from Europe. This is news which is disturbing. Research conducted on Swedes and Norwegians ......
Personality May Influence Brain Shrinkage in Aging
Psychologists at the Washington University in St. Louis have come accross a very interesting association between aging and the personality. this link seems to be a very strong one. It has been understood that the ......
Chicken Soup For High Blood Pressure
The commonly prepared chicken soup comes highly reccomended as an effective cure for the common cold. This information has actually become a common home remedy. But today, Some studies have shown that it is very ......
China Lifts ban barring entry to Foreigners with HIV and AIDS
China, which has had a strict regulation for the past 20 years of not allowing foreigners with either HIV, AIDS sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy has changed it. The regulation has been relaxed recently after ......
Dangers Of Asbestos Exposure And soldiers in Iraq
Soldiers returning from the war in Iraq are showing signs of asbestos poisoning. This is due to the increased use of asbestos used in building the units for housing and also in military vehicles which ......
Cure Your Yeast Infection Naturally
How To Prevent A Yeast Infection
If you’re asking “How to prevent a yeast infections?” then you’re probably one of the thousands of women who are plagued with recurrent yeast infections at certain times of the month or after a course of antibiotics. Whatever the reason you have from wanting to prevent a yeast infection, you...
Intestinal Candida symptoms will vary from one yeast infection sufferer to the next. The severity on the symptoms, and how many different ones you get will depend on how much fungus you have feeding in your intestines. However, if you have any level of fungal activity in your intestines you...
Natural Yeast Infection Treatments
Natural yeast infection treatments are so successful at curing fungal overgrowth that they are now getting used by more women all the time. If you’ve used over the counter creams or oral anti fungal drugs then you now know that these treatments don’t actually cure a yeast infection, they just...
Frequent yeast infections are a problem in women who don’t fully understand why they are suffering from fungal overgrowth. If you’re continually using anti fungal creams, or worse, using anti fungal oral pills, and you’re suffering from chronic vaginal yeast infections you must now realize that what you’re doing is...
Is It Safe To Take Diflucan If You’re Not Sure If You Have A Yeast Infection
Is it safe to take Diflucan if you’re not sure you have a yeast infection? In a word, no. You cannot start using any anti fungal drugs on yourself if you’re not sure what infection you have. What you must do is go and see your doctor for a correct...
Recurrent Yeast Infections In Women
Recurrent yeast infections in women are rising every year because of the way we all treat ourselves now. As people we are using more prescription drugs such as antibiotics ( not our own fault ), and more of us eat a diet now that is higher in sugar than they...
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Newsweek Health Headlines
Can a Pill Help Women Reach Orgasm?
A provocative new documentary targets Big Pharma's quest for a female Viagra...
5 Implications of Venter's Synthetic Life Form
Five possible implications of Craig Venter's creation of synthetic organisms....
Why Birth Moms Deserve Respect
Why all the conversations about adoption leave out a key player....
Should Sex Offenders Be Jailed Indefinitely?
Is a lifetime in jail the best way to deal with sex offenders?...
Why DNA Doesn't Always Predict Disease
When it comes to predicting risk of disease, Alzheimer's genes—and others—strike out....
Clean Up the Gulf: Can You Do It Better?
What would you do as the head of an energy company responsible for oil-spill clean-up?...
QJM - current issue
Long-term histological follow-up of people with coeliac disease in a UK teaching hospital
Background: Coeliac disease is a relatively common condition which is usually managed by placing patients on a gluten free diet. Follow up biopsies to confirm histological recovery are controversial with a considerable variation in practice observed. Aim: To determine the length of time to histopathological recovery in a group of coeliac...
Cervical lymphadenitis caused by Cryptococcus-related immune reconstitutional inflammatory syndrome
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Intermittent cardiac shunt mimicking pulmonary embolism and COPD
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The increasing prevalence of listeriosis--what are we missing?
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Legal 'highs' available through the Internet-implications and solutions?
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Affordable Care Act Improves Financial Outlook For Medicare
The Medicare Board of Trustees announced that the economic outlook for both trust funds that support Medicare have been significantly improved thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Medicare's Hospital Insurance Trust Fund is now projected...
Spinal cord regeneration success
US researchers encourage substantial regrowth in nerves controlling voluntary movement after spinal cord injury in mice. Read more... | Original Medical News | Votes so far: 1 / 0 ...
Barack Obama Says Healthcare Reform Works For Seniors - Food Consumer
Kansas City StarBarack Obama Says Healthcare Reform Works For SeniorsFood ConsumerThe United States President Barack Obama said in a weekly radio address released on Aug 7 that the healthcare reform law he approved has started delivering benefits to Medicare beneficiaries. The first thing Barack Obama brought up is a report...
Gene link to meningitis infection
A gene which renders people more susceptible to meningitis is pinpointed by researchers, in findings it is hoped will lead to the development of new vaccines. Read more... | Original Medical News | Votes so far: 1 / 0 ...
World Sauna Championships Tragically Ends In Death Of A Finalist
One of the finalists, Vladimir Ladyzhensky (Russian) at the World Sauna Championships, Heinola, Finland, died, and another finalist, Timo Kaukonen (Finn) collapsed after suffering burns. The Championships, which originated from unofficial sauna-sitting competitions and were eventually banned from a swimming hall in Heinola, have been held in Heinola annually since...
U.S. to Intervene in Alleged St. Jude Kickback Case
The U.S. Justice Department said it wants to intervene in a lawsuit against St. Jude Medical Inc. in which a former worker accused the heart-device maker of using medical studies to pay kickbacks and boost product usage. Read more... | Original Medical News | Votes so far: 1 / 0 ...