Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Higher Mercury Levels Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk

The study paints a complicated nutritional picture because the main source of mercury in humans comes from the consumption of fish and shellfish, nearly all of…

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Study Links Prolonged Seizures to Developmental Delays in Kids

The study appearing today in Epilepsia, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), suggests that…

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Newlyweds’ Satisfaction Linked to Weight Gain, Study Finds

On average, young newlyweds who are satisfied with their marriage gain weight in the early years after they exchange vows, putting them at increased risk for…

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Quantum Tricks Boost Magnetic Switching Speed

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University, and the University of Crete in Greece have found a new way to switch…

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NIH Study Explores Resetting the Addicted Brain

Could drug addiction treatment of the future be as simple as an on/off switch in the brain? A study in rats has found that stimulating a key part of the brain…

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U Miami Study: Boost Sales with Emotional Giveaways

The study, just published in the Journal of Marketing, shows that when a product that triggers more emotion (called affect), such as makeup, is offered with a…

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Unemployment’s Impact on Mobility and Economic Security

Washington–A new study from The Pew Charitable Trusts, “Making Hard Choices: Navigating the Economic Shock of Unemployment,” examines how American families…

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Pedestrians at serious risk when drivers are “permitted” to turn left

As opposed to a “protected” left turn, in which a solid green arrow gives a driver the complete right of way in a left-turn lane, a “permitted” left turn is…

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Negative Emotions From Daily Stress Impact Long-Term Mental Health

Psychological scientist Susan Charles of the University of California, Irvine and colleagues conducted the study in order to answer a long-standing question:…

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Dental Bib Clips: Bacteria Persistence After Disinfection

Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute published a study today that found that a significant proportion of dental…

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First Steps: Timing Doesn’t Reflect Child’s Intelligence

On average, children take the first steps on their own at the age of 12 months. Many parents perceive this event as a decisive turning point. However, the…

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New Bone Survey Method Aids Arctic Caribou Conservation

The research may be used to create improved conservation strategies for an ecologically important area that has been under evaluation for natural resource…

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Intellectual Property Rights: Do They Stifle Innovation?

“The goal of intellectual property rights – such as the patent system – is to provide incentives for the development of new technologies. However, in recent…

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Swarming Robots: The Future of Service Innovation

Researchers in the Sheffield Centre for Robotics, jointly established by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, have been working to…

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Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery: Women Face More Risks

The research, from Khurshid R. Ghani, M.D., of Henry Ford Hospital's Vattikuti Urology Institute, appears in the current issue of Journal of Urology.The focus…

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Protein-Packed Breakfasts Reduce Evening Snacking Risks

Now, Heather Leidy, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, says eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly…

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