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Study: Parasites Sometimes Essential
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Parasites get little attention. But a new study shows that parasites can sometimes be an impressive presence in an ecosystem. A study of three Pacific estuaries found that parasites there actually outweighed larger animals, such as birds.
Study On Viagra For Depressed Women Scrutinized
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:12:00 -0400
A new study suggests that Viagra may help women who experience sexual dysfunction as a side effect of drug treatment for depression. Some researchers doubt the study's findings and say more work needs to be done.
Neuroscience Helps Marketers Judge Ads' Impact
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:37:00 -0400
For decades, television networks have relied on ratings to sell advertisements. Now, a company, NeuroFocus, studies the brain's responses to TV scenes and commercials to find out more about a viewer's attention span, memory and level of engagement.
Cholesterol Study Sinks Drug Makers' Stocks
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:31:00 -0400
A study released Monday of adults with heart disease found no evidence that using cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia lowers heart-valve disease. The study's results sent shares of the companies that make the drugs tumbling.
Chronic Procrastination On The Rise, Professor Says
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0400
Steve Inskeep has today's Last Word in business.
Stomach Bacteria Could Prevent Asthma
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:48:00 -0400
Several years ago, researchers proposed the provocative idea that bacteria living in the human stomach could be responsible for the development of some stomach ulcers. New research suggests, however, that those bacteria may not be all bad.

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Social support: Tap this tool to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Exercise: Rev up your routine to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Exercise helps reduce your stress. Find out why and how physical activity relieves stress.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Stress relief from laughter? Yes, no joke
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Laughter is powerful stress-relief medicine — discover how to fire up your sense of humor.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal diagnostic test.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Social support: Tap this tool to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Problem solving: Find solutions for your stressors
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Stress management — Problem solving is essential to reducing stress. Follow these simple steps.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com

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New Language for Modeling Biological Processes
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:45:27 -0400
Jeremy Gunawardena and colleagues have developed a new computer language for modeling biological phenomenon. The language—called Little b—can “think” like cells and molecular mechanisms. Additional disease-related research information at Consumer information
Cause Clarified for Alzheimer’s Dementia
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:38:51 -0400
A recent study provides insight into how Alzheimer’s disease begins, and how it might be treated. More topics at Alzheimer's disease Additional disease-related research news at Consumer information
Autism Genes Tied to Glitches in Early Learning
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:27:48 -0400
A recent study by instructor Eric Morrow and professor Christopher A. Walsh may explain why some kids appear quite normal in the first year or two of life and develop trouble during cognitive development. Additional topics at Genetics

 

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