Archive: 02/04/2008
Why serotonin can cause depression and anxiety
Mood disorders could be caused by a loss of our inherent, reflexive avoidance of aversive events, according to a study published in PLoS Computational Biology. Researchers from UCL in London and Columbia University in New ...
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Irregular exercise pattern may add pounds
The consequences of quitting exercise may be greater than previously thought, according to a new study from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that determined that the weight gained during ...
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Study finds good outcomes for older lung transplant patients
In the world of organ donation, it has been common practice to exclude older patients from receiving transplants because of limited donor supply and lower survival rates. However, patients such as Lois Tumanello, who received ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Gas 'finger' points to galaxies' future
Like a fork piercing a fried egg, a giant finger of hydrogen gas is poking through our Milky Way Galaxy from outside, astronomers using CSIRO radio telescopes at Parkes and Narrabri have found.
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White House considers listing polar bears
The U.S. Interior Department is considering whether to list the polar bear as an endangered species, it was reported Sunday.
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Conjoined twins facing uncertain future
Emma and Taylor Bailey are being examined in Arizona to determine the viability of separating the 17-month-old conjoined twins.
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Use of baby personal care products associated with higher levels of phthalates
Babies recently treated with infant personal care products such as lotion, shampoo, and powder, were more likely to have manmade chemicals called phthalates in their urine than other babies, according to University of Washington ...
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Parental drinking and parenting practices influence adolescent drinking
Adolescence is a critical time of development on many different levels, but especially concerning the initiation and escalation of alcohol use. For example, the proportion of American adolescents who regularly drink alcohol ...
Feb 04, 2008 |
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New hospital standards needed for pediatric flu vaccines
A new study published in the February 2008 issue of Pediatrics finds that many children hospitalized for influenza have had a recent, previous hospitalization that would have provided an easy, convenient opportunity to rec ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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'Smart' holograms help patients help themselves
Patients with diabetes, cardiac problems, kidney disorders or high blood pressure could benefit from the development of new hologram technology. The new "smart" holograms, which can detect changes in, for example, blood-glucose ...
Feb 04, 2008 |
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How is that whale listening?
Researchers from San Diego State University and the University of California have been using computer models to mimic the effects of underwater noise on an unusual whale species and have discovered a new pathway for sound ...
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Intel, Micron Develop World's Fastest NAND Flash Memory with 5X Faster Performance
Intel and Micron Technology unveiled a high speed NAND flash memory technology that can greatly enhance the access and transfer of data in devices that use silicon for storage. The new technology – developed jointly by Intel ...
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