Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Parking Spaces Outnumber Drivers 3-to-1, Fueling Pollution

Purdue University researchers surveyed the total area devoted to parking in a midsize Midwestern county and found that parking spaces outnumbered resident…

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Diesel Exhaust Linked to Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds

A study by the University of Edinburgh and Umeå University measured the effects of diesel exhaust on heart and blood vessel function in men who have previously…

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“Fruity vegetables” and fish reduce asthma and allergies says seven-year mother and child study

The findings also reinforce the researchers’ earlier findings that a fish-rich diet in pregnancy can help to protect children from asthma and allergies.“We…

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Soft drinks alone do not affect children's weight

Soft drink consumption has increased in both the USA and the UK over the years and this has often been blamed for a rise in childhood body mass index (BMI)….

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More sick leave given to men by male GPs compared with female counterparts

The report, written by primary care experts at the University, indicates that male GPs are more likely to give male patients a larger amount of intermediate…

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Study Shows Online Auctions Reveal Bids for Buyer Advantage

Management Insights, a regular feature of the journal, is a digest of important research in business, management, operations research, and management science….

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Ethical Issues in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Study

The first comprehensive examination of the ethical, social and cultural (ESC) challenges faced by major science programs in developing countries has identified…

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Predation’s Role in Evolution: New Study Insights

For decades, there has been a debate between paleontologists, biologists, and ecologists on the role of ecological interactions, such as predation, in the long…

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New Cell Sample Method Boosts Cervical Cancer Protection

Women between the ages of 23 and 60 are regularly called in to submit cell samples. Participating in these check-ups has been shown to provide good protection…

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New Insights Into Social Cues in Autism Research

Many researchers believe that poor social understanding lies at the heart of autistic disorders. Testing this hypothesis has traditionally proved tricky as the…

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Colour contrast is ‘seen’ by the brain early doors

Scientists at Durham University have confirmed that colour contrast is first detected by part of the brain called primary visual cortex, which is located at…

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Breast Cancer Drug: 13% of Women Stop Due to Side Effects

More than 10 percent of women with breast cancer stopped taking a commonly prescribed drug because of joint and muscle pain, according to a new study from…

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Genetic Risk Factor for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus Identified

These research findings result from a long-time collaboration between the Intramural Research Program (IRP) of the National Institute of Arthritis and…

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New Virus Detection Uncovers Links to RTIs and Asthma

RTIs, such as the common cold, are associated with some of the most common viral infections, and increase the risk of an asthma attack in those with the…

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Alcohol Consumption Doubles Cancer Risk in Older Women

Postmenopausal women consuming two or more alcoholic beverages a day may double their risk of endometrial cancer, suggests a study led by researchers at the…

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Study Links Food Additives to Hyperactivity in Children

The possibility of food colours and preservatives affecting children's behaviour has long been an unresolved question for parents. This significant new…

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