A protein secreted by the chlamydia bug has a very unusual structure, according to scientists in the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. The discovery of the protein’s shape could lead to novel strategies for diagnosing and treating chlamydia, a…
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Chlamydia protein has an odd structure, scientists find
Women spend one year counting calories and worrying about their weight during lifetime... but men aren't far behind!
Women typically think about weight and diets for 21 minutes per dayOver average 67 years of lifetime this equates to 355 daysMen think about diets for 18 minutes per day…. 304 days over lifetimeA fifth of Brits use calorie-counting smartphone appBiggest impetus for staying trim is to keep…
Source: Women spend one year counting calories and worrying about their weight during lifetime… but men aren’t far behind!
The cruel dilemma suddenly facing thousands of women: Those at risk of breast cancer are urged to take a daily pill. But alarming side-effects include early menopause and depression
New drugs can protect women from developing deadly disease But side effects include early menopause and depressionCarly, 37, wishes she had mastectomy instead By Chloe Lambert PUBLISHED: 17:02 EST, 26 June 2013 | UPDATED: 17:02 EST, 26 June 2013 You’ve been offered a drug that…
Source: The cruel dilemma suddenly facing thousands of women: Those at risk of breast cancer are urged to take a daily pill. But alarming side-effects include early menopause and depression
Meet the mother-of-three who has such acute hearing that she can hear her own EYEBALLS move
Julie Redfern, 47, suffers from superior canal dehiscence syndrome - a thinning of the temporal bone which exposes the inner ear to more soundThis causes her to hear noises inside her body that others cannotShe can hear her brain wobble, her heartbeat and her blood movingBelieves the condition…
Source: Meet the mother-of-three who has such acute hearing that she can hear her own EYEBALLS move
Why simply worrying about being stressed can make you ill: If you fear it, it will happen
Stress can increase the likelihood of a person having a heart attack by 50%People who believe stress is harming their health are most at riskNegative perception of stress more than doubles the chance of heart attack By Emma Innes PUBLISHED: 18:07 EST, 26 June 2013 | UPDATED: 19:08…
Source: Why simply worrying about being stressed can make you ill: If you fear it, it will happen
Time to cut the ties between alcohol and sport
Momentum is growing for a ban on alcohol advertising during live sports broadcasts, after Western Australian Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan lambasted the alcohol industry at a national alcohol forum on Wednesday for exposing young viewers to dangerous levels of…
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Time to cut the ties between alcohol and sport
Momentum is growing for a ban on alcohol advertising during live sports broadcasts, after Western Australian Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan lambasted the alcohol industry at a national alcohol forum on Wednesday for exposing young viewers to dangerous levels of…
Source: Time to cut the ties between alcohol and sport
Time to cut the ties between alcohol and sport
Momentum is growing for a ban on alcohol advertising during live sports broadcasts, after Western Australian Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan lambasted the alcohol industry at a national alcohol forum on Wednesday for exposing young viewers to dangerous levels of…
Source: Time to cut the ties between alcohol and sport
World's largest 'ex-gay' organisation shuts down
Exodus International, the world’s largest “ex-gay” organisation announced this week that it will shut down. Founded in the United States in 1976, for most of its life Exodus sought to help gay people become straight. Over 37 years Exodus grew into a global…
Source: World’s largest ‘ex-gay’ organisation shuts down
World's largest 'ex-gay' organisation shuts down
Exodus International, the world’s largest “ex-gay” organisation announced this week that it will shut down. Founded in the United States in 1976, for most of its life Exodus sought to help gay people become straight. Over 37 years Exodus grew into a global…
Source: World’s largest ‘ex-gay’ organisation shuts down
Dissecting the EGFR-PI3K-AKT pathway in oral cancer highlights the role of the EGFR variant III and its clinical relevance
Dysregulated epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT signaling is considered pivotal for oral cancer, and the pathway is a potential candidate for therapeutic targeting. Results: A total of 108 archival samples which were from surgically resected oral…
Source: Dissecting the EGFR-PI3K-AKT pathway in oral cancer highlights the role of the EGFR variant III and its clinical relevance
World's largest 'ex-gay' organisation shuts down
Exodus International, the world’s largest “ex-gay” organisation announced this week that it will shut down. Founded in the United States in 1976, for most of its life Exodus sought to help gay people become straight. Over 37 years Exodus grew into a global…
Source: World’s largest ‘ex-gay’ organisation shuts down
World's largest 'ex-gay' organisation shuts down
Exodus International, the world’s largest “ex-gay” organisation announced this week that it will shut down. Founded in the United States in 1976, for most of its life Exodus sought to help gay people become straight. Over 37 years Exodus grew into a global…
Source: World’s largest ‘ex-gay’ organisation shuts down
World's largest 'ex-gay' organisation shuts down
Exodus International, the world’s largest “ex-gay” organisation announced this week that it will shut down. Founded in the United States in 1976, for most of its life Exodus sought to help gay people become straight. Over 37 years Exodus grew into a global…
Source: World’s largest ‘ex-gay’ organisation shuts down
USDOJ: Sinovel Corporation and Three Individuals Charged in Wisconsin with Theft of Amsc Trade Secrets
A manufacturer and exporter of wind turbines based in the People’s Republic of China, two employees of that manufacturer and a former employee of a subsidiary of AMSC, a United States-based company formerly known as American Superconductor Inc ., were charged today with stealing trade…
Source: USDOJ: Sinovel Corporation and Three Individuals Charged in Wisconsin with Theft of Amsc Trade Secrets
Male desire for young women doesn't drive menopause
Research claiming that men are to blame for menopause has gone viral in the popular media in the past week. But does the theoretical model’s fundamental assumption – that men prefer young women – stack up? It may surprise some to discover that, in many respects,…
Source: Male desire for young women doesn’t drive menopause
Male desire for young women doesn't drive menopause
Research claiming that men are to blame for menopause has gone viral in the popular media in the past week. But does the theoretical model’s fundamental assumption – that men prefer young women – stack up? It may surprise some to discover that, in many respects,…
Source: Male desire for young women doesn’t drive menopause
Male desire for young women doesn't drive menopause
Research claiming that men are to blame for menopause has gone viral in the popular media in the past week. But does the theoretical model’s fundamental assumption – that men prefer young women – stack up? It may surprise some to discover that, in many respects,…
Source: Male desire for young women doesn’t drive menopause
Male desire for young women doesn't drive menopause
Research claiming that men are to blame for menopause has gone viral in the popular media in the past week. But does the theoretical model’s fundamental assumption – that men prefer young women – stack up? It may surprise some to discover that, in many respects,…
Source: Male desire for young women doesn’t drive menopause
USDOJ: Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the Reading, Pa. Parking Authority for National Origin Discrimination and Retaliation
The Justice Department announced today the filing of a lawsuit against the Reading Parking Authority in the city of Reading, Pa ., alleging that the Reading Parking Authority discriminated against former employee Henry Perez, as well as other current and former employees, in violation of…
Source: USDOJ: Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the Reading, Pa. Parking Authority for National Origin Discrimination and Retaliation
Male desire for young women doesn't drive menopause
Research claiming that men are to blame for menopause has gone viral in the popular media in the past week. But does the theoretical model’s fundamental assumption – that men prefer young women – stack up? It may surprise some to discover that, in many respects,…
Source: Male desire for young women doesn’t drive menopause
Obama's Climate Strategy Doesn't Require Congressional Approval
President Obama unveils his plan on climate change Tuesday at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The president laid out his plan to reduce carbon pollution and to prepare the country for the…
Source: Obama’s Climate Strategy Doesn’t Require Congressional Approval
Breaking down the walls of the therapy room
Psychotherapy and psychological treatment are typically private processes, bound by the unique relationship between client and therapist, and by strict rules of confidentiality. But there’s a growing realisation in therapy circles that the community may have a…
Source: Breaking down the walls of the therapy room
USDOJ: Portland, Ore. Couple Indicted on Charges Related to an Anti-gay Assault
Yesterday a federal grand jury in Portland, Ore ., indicted George Allen Mason Jr, 23, and his wife, Saraya Sophia Lisa Gardner, 23, on charges related to a the assault of a 26-year-old gay man who was walking his dog with his boyfriend on the streets of Hillsboro, Ore ., which occurred…
Source: USDOJ: Portland, Ore. Couple Indicted on Charges Related to an Anti-gay Assault
This Climate Fix Might Be Decades Ahead Of Its Time
Enlarge image i Global Thermostat’s pilot plant in Menlo Park, Calif., pulls carbon dioxide from the surrounding air. The next challenge is to find uses for the captured gas. …
Source: This Climate Fix Might Be Decades Ahead Of Its Time
Short Walks After Meals Can Help Fend Off Diabetes
After dinner, you probably just want to kick off your shoes, curl up on the couch, and fire up your DVR—but here’s why you shouldn’t: Taking a 15-minute post-meal walk can help regulate your blood sugar level and reduce your risk of type-2 diabetes, according to a new…
Source: Short Walks After Meals Can Help Fend Off Diabetes
Scientists design a potential drug compound that attacks Parkinson's disease on two fronts
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found a compound that could counter Parkinson’s disease in two ways at once. In a new study published recently online ahead of print by the journal ACS…
Source: Scientists design a potential drug compound that attacks Parkinson’s disease on two fronts
Scientists design a potential drug compound that attacks Parkinson's disease on two fronts
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found a compound that could counter Parkinson’s disease in two ways at once. In a new study published recently online ahead of print by the journal ACS…
Source: Scientists design a potential drug compound that attacks Parkinson’s disease on two fronts
Short Walks After Meals Can Help Fend Off Diabetes
After dinner, you probably just want to kick off your shoes, curl up on the couch, and fire up your DVR—but here’s why you shouldn’t: Taking a 15-minute post-meal walk can help regulate your blood sugar level and reduce your risk of type-2 diabetes, according to a new…
Source: Short Walks After Meals Can Help Fend Off Diabetes
How Your Second Pregnancy Is Different from Your First
Can’t wait to give your baby a little brother or sister to play with? You’re not alone: One-third of pregnancies in the U.S. happen within 18 months of a previous birth, according to a new study from the Guttmacher Institute in New York. And planning a pregnancy quickly…
Source: How Your Second Pregnancy Is Different from Your First
How Your Second Pregnancy Is Different from Your First
Can’t wait to give your baby a little brother or sister to play with? You’re not alone: One-third of pregnancies in the U.S. happen within 18 months of a previous birth, according to a new study from the Guttmacher Institute in New York. And planning a pregnancy quickly…
Source: How Your Second Pregnancy Is Different from Your First
7 Billion People And Trillions Of Creatures To Be Photographed Together On July 19
It’s going to be a very small picture, but we’re all going to be in it. All trillions of us on Earth. It’s not our first group portrait, but Carolyn Porco, the woman in charge, says it’s going to be gasp-worthy. She should know. She helped shoot some of the early ones. What am I…
Source: 7 Billion People And Trillions Of Creatures To Be Photographed Together On July 19
Creating life-saving drugs from deadly venom
When faced with a scorpion, poisonous snake, jellyfish or tarantula, most people would beat a hasty retreat. For a team of scientists investigating the therapeutic potential of their venom, these are however very treasured creatures. The…
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Creating life-saving drugs from deadly venom
When faced with a scorpion, poisonous snake, jellyfish or tarantula, most people would beat a hasty retreat. For a team of scientists investigating the therapeutic potential of their venom, these are however very treasured creatures. The…
Source: Creating life-saving drugs from deadly venom
How Your Second Pregnancy Is Different from Your First
Can’t wait to give your baby a little brother or sister to play with? You’re not alone: One-third of pregnancies in the U.S. happen within 18 months of a previous birth, according to a new study from the Guttmacher Institute in New York. And planning a pregnancy quickly…
Source: How Your Second Pregnancy Is Different from Your First
Pregnant Women May Not Need Daily Iron Supplements
There are a ton of things to worry about when you’re expecting, but remembering to take an iron pill every single day doesn’t need to be one of them: Taking an iron-folic acid supplement just twice a week—instead of daily—leads to an equally healthy birth weight,…
Source: Pregnant Women May Not Need Daily Iron Supplements
A Look At The Nastiest And Cleanest U.S. Beaches
America’s Cleanest Swimming Spots The Natural Resources Defense Council has collected data from beaches across the country. Here’s a look at the some of the winners. …
Source: A Look At The Nastiest And Cleanest U.S. Beaches
Pregnant Women May Not Need Daily Iron Supplements
There are a ton of things to worry about when you’re expecting, but remembering to take an iron pill every single day doesn’t need to be one of them: Taking an iron-folic acid supplement just twice a week—instead of daily—leads to an equally healthy birth weight,…
Source: Pregnant Women May Not Need Daily Iron Supplements
Pregnant Women May Not Need Daily Iron Supplements
There are a ton of things to worry about when you’re expecting, but remembering to take an iron pill every single day doesn’t need to be one of them: Taking an iron-folic acid supplement just twice a week—instead of daily—leads to an equally healthy birth weight,…
Source: Pregnant Women May Not Need Daily Iron Supplements
A designer enzyme for alternative energy
(Phys.org) —Imagine pulling energy out of thin air. Yi Lu and his colleagues are on that path, in a quest to find alternatives to fossil fuels. The team has designed an enzyme that can harvest the energy of atmospheric oxygen with high efficiency and long life. Their work is a big step…
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A designer enzyme for alternative energy
(Phys.org) —Imagine pulling energy out of thin air. Yi Lu and his colleagues are on that path, in a quest to find alternatives to fossil fuels. The team has designed an enzyme that can harvest the energy of atmospheric oxygen with high efficiency and long life. Their work is a big step…
Source: A designer enzyme for alternative energy
A designer enzyme for alternative energy
(Phys.org) —Imagine pulling energy out of thin air. Yi Lu and his colleagues are on that path, in a quest to find alternatives to fossil fuels. The team has designed an enzyme that can harvest the energy of atmospheric oxygen with high efficiency and long life. Their work is a big step…
Source: A designer enzyme for alternative energy
Women in their 30s and 40s are TWICE as likely to contract cancer than men
Breast cancer is main reason this subgroup have a higher risk of the diseaseOverall, men have a 14% greater chance of getting any form of cancer People living in the North of the country more likely to develop the disease By Helen Collis PUBLISHED: 04:30 EST, 27 June 2013 |…
Source: Women in their 30s and 40s are TWICE as likely to contract cancer than men
Women in their 30s and 40s are TWICE as likely to contract cancer than men
Breast cancer is main reason this subgroup have a higher risk of the diseaseOverall, men have a 14% greater chance of getting any form of cancer People living in the North of the country more likely to develop the disease By Helen Collis PUBLISHED: 04:30 EST, 27 June 2013 |…
Source: Women in their 30s and 40s are TWICE as likely to contract cancer than men
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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Rural women less likely to get radiation therapy after lumpectomy for breast cancer
24-Jun-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Shelly Plutowskinewsbureau@mayo.edu 507-284-5005Mayo Clinic Study by Mayo Clinic, others also finds rural women likelier to choose mastectomy ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rural women with breast cancer are less likely than their urban counterparts to…
Source:Rural women less likely to get radiation therapy after lumpectomy for breast cancer
Resourceful microbes reign in world's oceans
24-Jun-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Tatiana Brailovskayatbrailovskaya@bigelow.org 207-315-2567 x103Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences A new chapter in the exploration of microbial life IMAGE: Research is underway in the Bigelow Single Cell…
Source:Resourceful microbes reign in world’s oceans
Changing minds about climate change policy can be done -- sometimes
24-Jun-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Erik NisbetNisbet.5@osu.edu 614-247-1693Ohio State University Simply communicating the benefits is not enough COLUMBUS, Ohio Some open-minded people can be swayed to support government intervention on climate change but only if they are presented…
Source:Changing minds about climate change policy can be done — sometimes
Penn psychologists show that quality matters more than quantity for word learning
24-Jun-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Evan Lernerelerner@upenn.edu 215-573-6604University of Pennsylvania Several studies have shown that how much parents say to their children when they are very young is a good predictor of children’s vocabulary at the point when they begin school….
Source:Penn psychologists show that quality matters more than quantity for word learning
First Person: Obesity's Classified as a Disease, but Losing Weight Is on Me
The American Medical Association last week declared obesity a disease. That’s a step, doctors say, that will help medical professionals better treat a condition that affects 78 million adults and 12 million children. Yahoo News invited Americans who qualify as obese — those with…
Source:First Person: Obesity’s Classified as a Disease, but Losing Weight Is on Me
One man's tall is another man's small
24-Jun-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Sandra Cuellarfoodandbrandlab@cornell.edu 607-254-4960Cornell Food Brand Lab How size-related food labels impact how much we eat IMAGE: David Just is Professor of Behavioral Economics and Co-Director of the…
Source:One man’s tall is another man’s small
NFL's help sought in promoting Obama health plan as outreach begins
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration is seeking the help of major U.S. sports organizations, including the National Football League, to persuade young and healthy Americans to sign up for medical insurance coverage later this year, officials said on Monday. …
Source:NFL’s help sought in promoting Obama health plan as outreach begins
First Person: Pregnancy Gave Me a Disease (Or so the AMA Says)
The American Medical Association last week declared obesity a disease. That’s a step, doctors say, that will help medical professionals better treat a condition that affects 78 million adults and 12 million children. Yahoo News invited Americans who qualify as obese — those with…
Source:First Person: Pregnancy Gave Me a Disease (Or so the AMA Says)
First Person: Obesity Disease Classification Will Lead to Overmedication
The American Medical Association last week declared obesity a disease. That’s a step, doctors say, that will help medical professionals better treat a condition that affects 78 million adults and 12 million children. Yahoo News invited Americans who qualify as obese — those with…
Source:First Person: Obesity Disease Classification Will Lead to Overmedication
Texas House passes sweeping abortion restrictions
By Corrie MacLaggan AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives approved on Monday sweeping restrictions on abortions, including a ban on most after 20 weeks of pregnancy and stricter standards for abortion clinics. If the bill becomes law, Texas…
Source:Texas House passes sweeping abortion restrictions
Summer sun safety: Contact lenses with UV protection
With the official arrival of summer, taking protective measures against the sun’s dangerous rays is essential. While many may think they’re prepared with sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, doctors say there’s another must-have to add to the list: UV-blocking contact lenses. Contact lenses…
Source:Summer sun safety: Contact lenses with UV protection
Chronic cannabis use may cause brain inflammation
Chronic marijuana use may cause inflammation in the brain that leads to problems with coordination and learning, a new study in animals suggests. The study also teased out why this brain inflammation leads to motor and learning problems, and found a surprising answer cannabis activates immune…
Source:Chronic cannabis use may cause brain inflammation
U.S. Unveils Tools to Help Consumers Choose Health Insurance
MONDAY June 24, 2013 — A new website and toll-free call center to help Americans navigate the new health insurance marketplace — a key component of the Affordable Care Act — were announced Monday by the federal government. The Healthcare.gov website and the 24-hour-a-day call…
Source:U.S. Unveils Tools to Help Consumers Choose Health Insurance
Vibativ Approved for Certain Bacterial Pneumonia
MONDAY June 24, 2013 — The antibiotic Vibativ (telavancin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria when other treatments aren’t suitable. Pneumonia, a lung infection, can be caused by different bacteria…
Source:Vibativ Approved for Certain Bacterial Pneumonia
New Approach Needed to Cut Medicare Costs: Study
MONDAY June 24, 2013 — Preventable emergency room visits and hospitalizations are only a small part of the cost of caring for Medicare patients with the highest overall health expenses, a new study shows. The findings suggest that providing these patients with better outpatient care would…
Source:New Approach Needed to Cut Medicare Costs: Study
Contaminated Home Wells Found Near Pa. Fracking Site: Study
MONDAY June 24, 2013 — Homes that are close to fracking sites are at higher risk of having their drinking water contaminated by combustible gases, according to a new study. Researchers from Duke University in Durham, N.C., analyzed drinking water samples from 141 private water wells in…
Source:Contaminated Home Wells Found Near Pa. Fracking Site: Study
Liver Disease May Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study
MONDAY June 24, 2013 — A new study adds to growing evidence of a link between a common liver disease associated with obesity and high risk for heart disease. People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have an accumulation of fat in the liver that is not caused by drinking alcohol. The…
Source:Liver Disease May Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study
Runners: Stop the Pronation Panic
If you walk into a sporting goods store and ask for shoes, you’re likely to be thrown on a treadmill and have your strides dissected on video as if you were crossing an Olympic finish line. Salespeople will give you a thorough analysis of your gait. They may break the news that you…
Source:Runners: Stop the Pronation Panic
Researchers Construct an ‘Antenna’ for Artificial Photosynthesis
An artificial light-collecting antenna system. Binding a large number of light-absorbing molecules (“red balls”) to a DNA molecule, which is then modified with a porphyrin unit (blue) will result in the creation of a self-assembling system that resembles light harvesting in natural…
Source:Researchers Construct an ‘Antenna’ for Artificial Photosynthesis
CSIRO radio telescope helped scientists to study raw star gas
Tweet Tweet In blue, the carbon monoxide gas detected in and around the Spiderweb. Credit: B. Emonts et al (CSIRO/ATCA) Main Point: Astronomers have studied the raw gas, cold molecular hydrogen gas, H2 that is thought to be involved in the development…
Source:CSIRO radio telescope helped scientists to study raw star gas
New 'Biowire' technology matures stem cells into heart cells
A new method of maturing human heart cells that simulates the natural growth environment of heart cells while applying electrical pulses to mimic the heart rate of fetal humans has led researchers at the University of Toronto to an electrifying step forward for cardiac research. The discovery,…
Source:New ‘Biowire’ technology matures stem cells into heart cells
New promising viral therapy kills breast cancer stem cells
A promising new treatment for breast cancer being developed at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) has been shown in cell culture and in animal models to selectively kill cancer stem cells at the original tumor site and in…
Source:New promising viral therapy kills breast cancer stem cells
Obama Prepares Campaign to Combat Climate Change
The plan’s details are unknown, but it is clear to many that the announcement marks the first big action on climate change since three years ago, when the Senate failed to approve a House-passed cap-and-trade bill. Image: Flickr/Northern Ireland Office President Obama is expected to…
Source:Obama Prepares Campaign to Combat Climate Change
Picked Produce Compounds Keep Up Ebb and Peak
The limpest lettuce still has a little life left. A new study finds that produce continues to respond to light cues—which enables them to keep protecting themselves from insects and perhaps even enhance their nutritional value to us. Scientists knew that a favorite test plant called…
Source:Picked Produce Compounds Keep Up Ebb and Peak
Particle Pals: Neutrino Experiment Shows Protons and Neutrons Pairing Up
NEUTRINO CATCHER: MINERvA co-spokesperson Deborah Harris in front of the detector. Image: FNAL Gravity’s Engines We’ve long understood black holes to be the points at which the universe as we know it comes to an end. Often billions of times more massive than the Sun,…
Source:Particle Pals: Neutrino Experiment Shows Protons and Neutrons Pairing Up
Researchers identify biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study
In the largest study of migraines, researchers have found 5 genetic regions that for the first time have been linked to the onset of migraine. This study opens new doors to understanding the cause and biological triggers that underlie migraine attacks. The team identified 12 genetic regions…
Source:Researchers identify biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study
Study: Risk factors in indoor environment of modern apartments related to pneumonia among children
Childhood pneumonia is the leading causes of death among children in China and worldwide. Using coal or wood as cooking fuel in rural area was considered as major cause of Pneumonia. However, the incidence of childhood pneumonia is still high in urban modern cities. Which home risk factors…
Source:Study: Risk factors in indoor environment of modern apartments related to pneumonia among children
Psychology professor receives grant from Hogg Foundation to study ethnic differences in children's depression
Dr. Chrystyna Kouros, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University, received a $19,250 grant from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health to examine ethnic differences in the identification of and attributions about children’s depression…
Source:Psychology professor receives grant from Hogg Foundation to study ethnic differences in children’s depression
Research shows athletes who switch focus to other objectives are most successful at achieving main career goals
Research suggests that it is Andy Murray’s ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him such a successful athlete. Murray dropped out of the French Open after a back injury this year, missing out on his goal of playing in four grand slam…
Source:Research shows athletes who switch focus to other objectives are most successful at achieving main career goals
Terrible news for parents... watching TV can actually IMPROVE your child's schoolwork
By Stephen Adams and Jonathan Petre PUBLISHED: 19:06 EST, 22 June 2013 | UPDATED: 04:07 EST, 23 June 2013 Parents have for years rationed the amount of television their children can watch in the belief that too much will scramble their offspring’s brains. Now a study suggests the…
Source:Terrible news for parents… watching TV can actually IMPROVE your child’s schoolwork
Revealed: Women really are more likely to orgasm if they're with an attractive man
Women have more orgasms at best time for conception with attractive men Researchers said it may show an evolutionary purpose to female orgasm By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 15:25 EST, 22 June 2013 | UPDATED: 17:05 EST, 23 June 2013 Women are more likely to have an orgasm with an…
Source:Revealed: Women really are more likely to orgasm if they’re with an attractive man
Why we're four years older than we think: Millions of Britons pay price of couch potato lifestyle
Research shows a disparity between our real age and ‘health age’ Almost 90 per cent of ten workers are shortening their life expectancy A sedentary lifestyle and poor diet are to blame for losing years Men ages between 40 and 49 are most likely to have a higher ‘health…
Source:Why we’re four years older than we think: Millions of Britons pay price of couch potato lifestyle
Tragic plight of five-month-old 'blister baby' who cannot be cuddled for fear it will pull her skin off
Lexie-Mae Bravender suffers from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), an incurable condition that causes the skin to tear and blister very easily Her feet are permanently bandaged, her clothes must be inside out to prevent seams rubbing, she must be given morphine before being bathed EB is a severe…
Source:Tragic plight of five-month-old ‘blister baby’ who cannot be cuddled for fear it will pull her skin off
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