Two Thirds of US Support Study of Genes, Environment and Lifestyle

Two Thirds of US Support Study of Genes, Environment and Lifestyle

Three in five US citizens say they would participate in such studies

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 12th, 2008
Chocolate Cravings Reduced by Short Walks

Chocolate Cravings Reduced by Short Walks

Study determines that short walks reduce the urge to eat sweets

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 12th, 2008
Text Messaging Used for Obesity Self-Monitoring

Text Messaging Used for Obesity Self-Monitoring

Children fighting the disease could use this technique

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 12th, 2008
Smog and Dust Particles Allow Twisters to Form

Smog and Dust Particles Allow Twisters to Form

More particles mean the formation of the swirl beneath the clouds

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 10th, 2008
Night-time Hemodialysis Reduces Mortality by 80 Percent

Night-time Hemodialysis Reduces Mortality by 80 Percent

Patients also exhibit higher appetites and work performances

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 8th, 2008
Carbon Levels Are Critical

Carbon Levels Are Critical

Further increases of the amount of carbon emissions will cripple the atmosphere

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 8th, 2008
Leprosy, a “Biblical” Disease for Modern Times

Leprosy, a “Biblical” Disease for Modern Times

"The Black Curse" has not yet been eradicated

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 7th, 2008
Climate Change Forces Turtles to Break Their Cycles

Climate Change Forces Turtles to Break Their Cycles

The nesting periods have been moved, so temperatures will suit hatchlings

Young African-Americans Are More Affected by Family Issues

Young African-Americans Are More Affected by Family Issues

White teenagers' juvenile records showed little association to their families

Supermodels Make Men More Attentive to Themselves

Supermodels Make Men More Attentive to Themselves

Male model magazines have no influence on men's self-awareness

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 5th, 2008
Pros and Cons to Insulin Pumps Under Study

Pros and Cons to Insulin Pumps Under Study

A new study will analyze their effects for 2 years

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 5th, 2008
ADHD Boys Have Higher Motor Skill Dysfunctions

ADHD Boys Have Higher Motor Skill Dysfunctions

Girls suffering from the disorder exhibit less such problems

Young Musicians Score Better in Aptitude Tests

Young Musicians Score Better in Aptitude Tests

A new study showed they do better than regular children

Respiratory Centers of the Brain Discovered at MIT

Respiratory Centers of the Brain Discovered at MIT

Two areas of the brain are responsible for the respiratory reflex

Anxiety and Depression Affect Left-Handed People More

Anxiety and Depression Affect Left-Handed People More

They are also more prone to showing signs of reclusion

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 31st, 2008
Breast Cancer Averted by Intense Exercises

Breast Cancer Averted by Intense Exercises

Women with regular weight can thus avoid developing this cancer

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 31st, 2008
Global Warming Benefits Short Lifespan Animals

Global Warming Benefits Short Lifespan Animals

They can adapt to change quicker and better

 
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