Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Calcifying Microalgae Reveal Effects of Ocean Acidification

For the first time researchers have examined on a global scale how calcified algae in their natural habitat react to increasing acidification due to higher…

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Mayo Clinic Explores Knee Osteoarthritis in Women vs. Men

The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) and its Interdisciplinary Studies in Sex-Differences (ISIS) Network on Musculoskeletal Health has awarded a…

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Exploring The Allure of Video Games: Why We Play

The vast majority of research into videogames has concentrated on the possible harmful effects of playing videogames, ignoring the simple question of why…

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HIV Epidemic Among Gays in the Middle East: Key Findings

Though HIV infection levels were historically very low in the Middle East and North Africa, substantial levels of HIV transmission have been found, beginning…

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How Middle Age Health Risks Impact Brain Size and Function

“These factors appeared to cause the brain to lose volume, to develop lesions secondary to presumed vascular injury, and also appeared to affect its ability to…

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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Help Prevent Recurrent Strokes in Younger People

“Because the cause of stroke in young people can be hard to identify, cholesterol-lowering drugs are often not used to prevent further strokes or vascular…

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UA Study Shows Structures on Tornado’s Edge Could Benefit From Improved Engineering

A research team, consisting of academic researchers from multiple universities and professional engineers, received a National Science Foundation RAPID…

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What's in a kids meal? Not happy news

High-calorie, high-sodium choices were on the menu when parents purchased lunch for their children at a San Diego fast-food restaurant. Why? Because both…

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UNH Researchers Unlock Natural Product Potential of Frankia

“We were able to use cutting-edge techniques to identify unexpected compounds in this organism, Frankia,” Tisa says. The researchers, led by Bradley Moore of…

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Are Eggs a Healthy Breakfast Choice? The Truth Revealed

Eggs, one of the most commonly consumed breakfast foods in the United States, have long been a subject of controversy. Are they healthy or are they a…

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New Therapy Reduces Preeclampsia Risks in Pregnant Women

A novel therapy that reduces elevated blood levels of a potentially toxic protein in women with preeclampsia, a dangerous complication of pregnancy, may…

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Vitamin Pills and Smoking: Understanding the Licensing Effect

This is an example of what psychologists call the licensing effect, which occurs when people make a virtuous choice that permits them to make a poor choice…

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Heart Attack Survivors in Low-Income Areas Get Less Exercise

Engaging in physical activity after a heart attack is known to increase the odds of survival. In a study published in the September issue of the American…

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School Nutrition Curriculum Cuts Obesity-Related Costs

Teaching middle-school children about nutrition and exercise and encouraging them to watch less TV can save the health care system a substantial amount of…

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New Insights Into Brain Development by Allen Institute

Scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have taken an important step in identifying how the brain organizes itself during development. The…

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Mirror Neurons: Insights into Human Behavior and Innovation

Over twenty years ago, a team of scientists, led by Giacomo Rizzolatti at the University of Parma, discovered special brain cells, called mirror neurons, in…

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