Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Raw Coffee’s Antioxidants May Protect Against Retinal Damage

Raw coffee is, on average, just 1 percent caffeine, but it contains 7 to 9 percent chlorogenic acid, a strong antioxidant that prevents retinal degeneration in…

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Ready for Extraterrestrial Contact? Insights from a Survey

A researcher from the University of Cádiz (Spain) questions this idea in view of the results from a survey taken by students, revealing the general level of…

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Climate Change Hotspots in Africa: Key Findings Unveiled

These are for the first time identified in a study now published by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The uncertainties in assessing the…

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Early Obesity Increases Risk of Severe Obesity Later in Life

Exposure to long-term obesity has become more common with increases in obesity at younger ages. Researchers examined the relationship between BMI at age 25,…

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Sports Drinks, Energy Drinks Linked to Negative Behaviors

Weekly consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among adolescents is significantly associated with higher consumption of other sugar-sweetened beverages,…

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Increased Employee Flexibility Boosts Workplace Benefits

A new study by University of Minnesota sociologists Erin L. Kelly, Phyllis Moen, Wen Fan, and interdisciplinary collaborators from across the country, shows…

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Study Links History to Slow Crop Domestication Progress

The new paper digs at the roots not just of crop domestication but of civilization itself, says plant agriculture professor Lewis Lukens. “How did humans get…

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Low Testosterone Links to Prostate Cancer Progression in Men

Men with prostate cancer that is not life threatening and is only slowly progressing, can often forego treatment and instead undergo active surveillance. This…

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New Study Reveals Global Warming Trends and Regional Variations

The research indicates that the world is indeed getting warmer, but historical records show that it hasn't happened everywhere at the same rate.

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Small Changes That Protect Homes During Tornadoes

“Once the roof over the garage is blown off, there usually is a significant hole into the main portion of the house,” said Dr. Andrew J. Graettinger, associate…

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New Approach to Treating Brittle Bone Disease Unveiled

The study, published in the current issue of the journal Nature Medicine, showed that excessive activity of an important signaling protein in the matrix of the…

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New Insights Challenge Fish Diet Recommendations

Oily fish are currently recommended as part of a heart healthy diet. This guideline is partially based on the landmark 1970s study from Bang and Dyerberg that…

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Study in 'Science' finds missing piece of biogeochemical puzzle in aquifers

Deep underground, microbes don’t have much access to oxygen. So they have evolved ways to breathe other elements, including solid minerals like iron and…

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Working memory differs by parents' education; effects persist into adolescence

Previous research with young children has documented socioeconomic disparities in performance on tasks of working memory. Now a new longitudinal study has…

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AAN Reports on Medical Marijuana for Brain Disease Treatment

Not enough evidence was found to show if medical marijuana is helpful in treating motor problems in Huntington’s disease, tics in Tourette syndrome, cervical…

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How Snobby Staff Can Drive Luxury Retail Sales

The forthcoming Journal of Consumer Research study reveals that consumers who get the brush-off at a high-end retailer can become more willing to purchase and…

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