Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Chokeberry Extract Regulates Weight, Glucose, and Inflammation

Native Americans have also traditionally eaten dried chokeberries and prepared teas from parts of the plant, and several domesticated varieties now grace…

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Study links 1976 'swine flu' shot to stronger immune response to 21st century pandemic flu

New evidence shows immunization against “swine flu” in 1976 might provide individuals with some protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus,…

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Study of Williams syndrome patients reveals specific gene's role in intelligence

Although genetics is the most significant known determinant of human intelligence, how specific genes affect intelligence remains largely unknown. A…

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Physician Training Enhances Mammogram Interpretation Accuracy

A multi-site study led by an Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute researcher has identified set criteria that could be used to help …

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Stroke Risk Linked to Bypass Surgery Technique During Rewarming

“For reasons we don't yet understand, it appears that during rewarming, an autoregulation mechanism that protects the brain from fluctuations in the body's…

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Asthma Treatment May Help Prevent Atherosclerosis

These findings are surprising as when steroids are administered via the lungs there is only minimal absorption outside the respiratory tract. This is the first…

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Genetic Variance Found in Cancer Protection from Statins

Researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center have discovered why statins — popular drugs that lower cholesterol and appear to…

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Boost Fruit and Veg Intake with Telephone Counseling Tips

Combining telephone counseling calls with a daily written diet plan increases a person's success in improving fruit and vegetables consumption, according to…

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Coronary CTA: A Cost-Effective Alternative for CAD Evaluation

The study will be published in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (www.ajronline.org). CAD is a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply…

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Airlines Adapt to Change After Ash Crisis

While it may have taken the global economic recession a full year to deprive the airline industry of USD 11 billion, it took a spewing volcano just six days to…

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Fish Oil Supplements Show No Cognitive Benefits, OPAL Study Finds

The OPAL study investigated the effects of taking omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements over a two year period on the cognitive function of…

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New Research Reveals Hidden Risks of Plain-Sighted Contraband

According to new research at Duke University, identifying an easy-to-spot prohibited item such as a water bottle may hinder the discovery of other,…

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Perception: Skinny people aren't lazy but overweight people are

Tanya Berry, from the U of A's Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, says these stereotypes about overweight people need to be addressed. Berry says…

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Adoption Trends: Why African-American Boys Face Challenges

Parents pursuing adoption within the United States have strong preferences regarding the types of babies they will apply for, tending to choose…

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Couples Therapy Boosts Recovery for Alcohol-Dependent Women

They reported recently that both treatment methods worked well, but women treated in couples therapy maintained their gains a bit better than those in…

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Children's cognitive ability can be affected by mother's exposure to urban air pollutants

Researchers report that children exposed to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Krakow had a significant reduction in scores on a…

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