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12 May 2008

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Is divorce bad for the parents? - 11 May 2008
The elderly are cared for by their adult children regardless of their marital status. In a unique study funded by the Economic and Social...
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UV lotion lights the way to cleaner facilities - 10 May 2008
A team of Canadian scientists using a lotion which glows under ultraviolet light have shown that up to a third of patient toilets are not...
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Ancient beachcombers may have travelled slowly - 9 May 2008
Earliest known human settlement in the Americas raises new questions The sandy shore of the Chilean coast was 50 miles west of...
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Productivity rises when companies are facing closure - 9 May 2008
In companies that are slated to be shut down, productivity increases during the phase-out period itself In companies that are slated to be shut...
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University of Leicester to lead audit of adults with... - 9 May 2008
The University of Leicester is leading on a national study to calculate the number of adults with autism, it has been announced...
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Autism Speaks announces multinational initiative - 9 May 2008
Raising awareness for research, diagnosis and treatment of autism NEW YORK, NY May 9, 2008 – Autism Speaks, the world’s largest...
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Springer editor receives prestigious Burnum Award - 9 May 2008
John E. Lochman honored for his work and program dealing with aggressive behavior in children Springer editor and psychologist Dr. John E....
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ASNTR awards go to Parkinson's Disease research and... - 8 May 2008
Neuroscientist Paul M. Carvey, Ph.D., recieves Bernard Sanberg Memorial Award Tampa, Fla. (May 8, 2008) – The American Society for Neural...
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ACP says Medicare cuts will hurt physicians in small... - 8 May 2008
ACP asks Congress to pass legislation to avert pending pay cut (Washington) – Noting that many physicians across the country who lead...
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Obese patients face increased risks for infection... - 8 May 2008
Along with age and injuries, obesity is a leading risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA), a painful and disabling joint disease. While excessive...
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Cane use may reduce risk of knee osteoarthritis... - 8 May 2008
A common, incurable joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability in elderly people. While nearly any joint can be...
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CSHL scientists are part of consortium that... - 8 May 2008
CSHL team separately reports findings about mammalian evolution gleaned from comparative study of small-RNA function in platypus By any account,...
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What's bugging locusts? - 8 May 2008
It could be they're hungry -- for each other Since ancient times, locust plagues have been viewed as one of the most spectacular events in...
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Federal polar bear research critically flawed, says... - 8 May 2008
Deficient forecasting methodology casts doubt on threat to polar bear population, say authors Research done by the U.S. Department of the...
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New report: Arthritis is a potential barrier to... - 8 May 2008
Physical activity is vital for successful management of both diseases Atlanta, GA – May 8, 2008 – People with diagnosed diabetes are...
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Phase III pivotal results presented of VYVANSE to... - 8 May 2008
VYVANSE demonstrated significant improvement in ADHD symptoms in adults WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq:...
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Racial discrimination has different mental health... - 8 May 2008
WASHINGTON – The first national study of Asians living in the United States shows that for some individuals, strong ties to their...
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Programmed death boosts business - 8 May 2008
Mimicking nature could help business survive the credit crunch As credits crunch, recession bites, and business struggle to stay primed,...
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Egyptian elite tombs accessible for all - 8 May 2008
A number of elite tombs from Ancient Egypt are now accessible to all thanks to the launch of the Mastabase. The Mastabase is a CD-ROM...
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There is no such thing as 'the' Indian - 8 May 2008
An increasing number of mayors in Guatemala are of Indian origin. Dutch researcher Elisabet Rasch went to find out what this development means...
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Young people are intentionally taking drink and... - 8 May 2008
Teenagers and young adults across Europe drink and take drugs as part of deliberate sexual strategies. Findings published today in BioMed...
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Taking the sex out of sexual health screening - 8 May 2008
Young women would accept age-based screening for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia, but would want this test to be offered to...
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Major shift in HIV prevention priorities needed - 8 May 2008
Researchers say reducing multiple sexual partnerships and providing male circumcision services should be emphasized Boston, MA -- According to a...
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Justice in the brain: Equity and efficiency are... - 8 May 2008
The study sought to shed light on the neurological underpinnings of moral decision-making, said Ming Hsu, a fellow at the U. of...
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Spinal cord research heads new $10M funding in... - 8 May 2008
A researcher striving to help patients recover from spinal cord injuries headlines an announcement of more than $10.5 million in funding from...
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Stroke study wins $20.8 million grant renewal to... - 8 May 2008
Award puts REGARDS study in a position to generate groundbreaking stroke research and understanding BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The nation’s...
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KAUST announces inaugural Global Research... - 8 May 2008
Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (April 30, 2008) — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology’s (KAUST) Global Research...
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Joint ESA/NASA team wins international award - 8 May 2008
The Ulysses mission operations team has won an international award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the success and...
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Nursing professor leads the way for 'telepsychiatry'... - 8 May 2008
(May 8, 2008, Toronto, ON) – Women suffering with postpartum depression may in future be able to receive psychotherapy from a specially...
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Keck Futures Initiative awards $1M for 15 research... - 8 May 2008
Research will explore topics ranging from engineering solutions to extend human healthspan to developing socially assistive robotics for physical...
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