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Reproductive problems, death in animals exposed to fracking

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new report has found dozens of cases of illness, death and reproductive issues in cows, horses, goats, llamas, chickens, dogs, cats, fish and other wildlife, and humans. It says these conditions could be ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Adult-sized ATVs are not safe for kids; statistics startling

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were introduced in this country in the 1970s. Currently, there are approximately 9.5 million ATVs in use and more than 150,000 reported ATV-related injuries in this country annually. The rapid ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nearly 1 in 4 postmenopausal women with fractures is obese

Obesity is widely believed to be protective against fracture, although a recent study has documented a high prevalence of obesity in postmenopausal women with fragility fracture.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Traffic accidents linked to increased risk of chronic widespread pain

Individuals with poorer health or psychological issues may be prone to developing chronic widespread pain following a traumatic event. This new research, published today in Arthritis Care & Research, a peer-reviewed journa ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Military/civilian medical experts turning attention to 'army' of injured civilians supporting wars

After analyzing data on 2,155 private contractors, diplomats and other civilians supporting war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan who were medically evacuated out of combat zones, researchers have found they are more likely ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Measles virus plays role in Paget's disease of bone, team says

A gene from the measles virus plays a key role in the development of Paget's disease of bone, according to a team of researchers led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Their findings, recently published in ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Breaking point: Researchers discover method to determine when metals reach end of life

We live in a world almost completely dependent upon machinery. Since the creation of the simple wheel, humans have found ways to increase quality of life and advance scientific knowledge using these devices. Though the prevalence ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Jan 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Anti-epileptic drugs associated with increased risk of fracture in older adults

Most anti-epileptic drugs are associated with an increased risk of non-traumatic fracture in individuals 50 years of age and older, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Neurology.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US says too much fluoride causing splotchy teeth

(AP) -- In a remarkable turnabout, federal health officials say many Americans are now getting too much fluoride because of its presence not just in drinking water but in toothpaste, mouthwash and other products, ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 08, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 20

Using new materials to make more reliable nanoelectromechanical systems

Given their outstanding mechanical and electrical properties, carbon nanotubes are attractive building blocks for next-generation nanoelectromechanical devices, including high-performance sensors, logic devices, and memory ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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