Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Ovary Removal Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk in Women

Women who have premature menopause because of medical interventions are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, according to a new study published in…

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National Study Reveals Trends in Rock Climbing Injuries

In the past decade the popularity of rock climbing has dramatically increased. It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million…

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How Positive Emotions Drive Vacation Success and Satisfaction

“Our results contradict the general belief that leisure travel affects an individual’s life satisfaction through positive emotions related to health and…

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Study Shows Our Brain Prioritizes Eyes in Face Recognition

The objective of this study, undertaken by researcher Matthias S. Keil from the Basic Psychology Department of the UB and published in the prestigious US…

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Credit Card Usage Remains Steady Despite Rewards Cuts

The paper, co-published by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, found that removing rewards would result in only a small number of credit…

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Monitoring Fish Populations: Rethinking Overfishing Strategies

Using snorkelers and SCUBA divers is not the best way to monitor fish populations, if we want to know the evolutionary effects of overfishing.The fish…

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Active Video Games: A Healthy Alternative for Kids’ Play

Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found that playing active video games can be as effective for children as moderate…

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Cortex Complexity: A Key to Smarter Brain Function?

In a new article in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, Eduardo Mercado III from the…

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Managing Erosion From Everyday Beverages: Key Solutions

In a recent study that appeared in the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, the AGD's clinical, peer-reviewed journal, lead author, Mohamed A. Bassiouny,…

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Global Model Reveals New Insights on Species Origin

The tremendous diversity of life continues to puzzle scientists, long after the 200 years since Charles Darwin's birth. However, in recent years, consistent…

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Preserving Fertility in Young Cancer Patients: New Insights

These successes, however, have created a challenge for young cancer patients since chemotherapy and radiation treatments that often save lives threaten…

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Lizard’s Unique Sand Swimming Technique Uncovered in Study

“When started above the surface, the animals dive into the sand within a half second. Once below the surface, they no longer use their limbs for propulsion –…

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Ursano Leads Major Study on Military Suicide Prevention

The study is a direct response to the Army’s request to NIMH to enlist the most promising scientific approaches for addressing the rising suicide rate among…

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Baking Soda Benefits: Cooking, Cleaning, and Kidney Health Insights

A daily dose of sodium bicarbonate—baking soda, already used for baking, cleaning, acid indigestion, sunburn, and more—slows the decline of kidney function in…

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Higher Speed Limits Linked to Increased Fatalities: Study Insights

The research is published in the September issue of the American Journal of Public Health. It is the first long-term study to evaluate the impact of repealing…

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Profitability of Smoking: Tax Impacts on Society Explored

Are these taxes a form of dissuasion or a way of compensating the rest of society for the harm generated by those who smoke? A study by the Polytechnic…

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