items tagged with Research
Find your risk of dying in U.S. and Europe
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-07 08:14:45
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a website that predicts the probability of dying, based on 66 different health causes, in the various states of the United States versus the different countries of Europe, along with comparisons due to gender, age, and race.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-07 08:14:45
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a website that predicts the probability of dying, based on 66 different health causes, in the various states of the United States versus the different countries of Europe, along with comparisons due to gender, age, and race.
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Got bacteria? Yes, and you are unique!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-06 10:45:39
To find out how people differ with respect to bacteria and the onset of human diseases, researchers from Colorado and Missouri checked out 27 different locations on healthy adults. What they found out may surprise you!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-06 10:45:39
To find out how people differ with respect to bacteria and the onset of human diseases, researchers from Colorado and Missouri checked out 27 different locations on healthy adults. What they found out may surprise you!
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It's safe to drink rainwater in Australia
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-11-06 09:07:44
According to a Monash University study, people in Australia who drink rainwater are just as safe as others.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-11-06 09:07:44
According to a Monash University study, people in Australia who drink rainwater are just as safe as others.
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iPhone brand showing strength in Australia
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-11-03 19:04:35
A marketing research firm says iPhone is one of the strongest mobile phone brands in Australia, and almost certain to increase its market share in 2010.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-11-03 19:04:35
A marketing research firm says iPhone is one of the strongest mobile phone brands in Australia, and almost certain to increase its market share in 2010.
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Diet sodas may lead to kidney problems in women
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-03 09:53:10
Two or more diet sodas each day were found to double a women’s risk of having kidney problems. And, these same two-plus diet-soda per day women had a 30% decrease in their kidney function over the length of the study.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-03 09:53:10
Two or more diet sodas each day were found to double a women’s risk of having kidney problems. And, these same two-plus diet-soda per day women had a 30% decrease in their kidney function over the length of the study.
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Retirees have less sleep problems
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-02 11:40:48
According to a Finnish-led study on sleep, retired people were found to have far fewer sleep disturbances than people still in the work force--assuming, that is, retirement is not a financial problem for them.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-02 11:40:48
According to a Finnish-led study on sleep, retired people were found to have far fewer sleep disturbances than people still in the work force--assuming, that is, retirement is not a financial problem for them.
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British find depression linked to processed foods
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-02 07:05:22
A study performed in the United Kingdom found that among middle-aged civil servants, depression was much less of a chance when people ate a diet full of natural foods rather than processed foods.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-02 07:05:22
A study performed in the United Kingdom found that among middle-aged civil servants, depression was much less of a chance when people ate a diet full of natural foods rather than processed foods.
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Flu deaths drop with statin users
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-01 07:56:36
A U.S. study has shown that taking statin drugs gives people a 50% less chance of dying from the flu. The drugs, which lower cholesterol, are thought by the researchers to help the body resist infections in the body.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-01 07:56:36
A U.S. study has shown that taking statin drugs gives people a 50% less chance of dying from the flu. The drugs, which lower cholesterol, are thought by the researchers to help the body resist infections in the body.
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Possible treatment for dangerous Hendra virus
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-30 08:55:54
An Australian and American team of scientists have developed a potential treatment for the severe and sometimes deadly Hendra virus.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-30 08:55:54
An Australian and American team of scientists have developed a potential treatment for the severe and sometimes deadly Hendra virus.
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Smaller difference seen between midlife male, female heart attacks
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-27 08:22:42
According to U.S. research in a comparision of heart attacks between men and women 35 to 54 years of age, men still have more heart attacks than women, but the gap is narrowing between them.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-27 08:22:42
According to U.S. research in a comparision of heart attacks between men and women 35 to 54 years of age, men still have more heart attacks than women, but the gap is narrowing between them.
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Bosses have problems, too, and they may be worse than yours
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-26 08:54:55
According to research performed by researchers at the University of Toronto, people in positions of authority at work are at increased health risks for psychological and physical problems due to the stresses of being the boss.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-26 08:54:55
According to research performed by researchers at the University of Toronto, people in positions of authority at work are at increased health risks for psychological and physical problems due to the stresses of being the boss.
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Women getting shorter, heavier
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-25 09:44:10
U.S. researchers have concluded that women of northern European descent are getting shorter in height and heavier in weight from past generations to future generations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-25 09:44:10
U.S. researchers have concluded that women of northern European descent are getting shorter in height and heavier in weight from past generations to future generations.
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Study finds heart attack symptoms the same
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-25 09:05:11
According to a Canadian research study, women have the same classic symptoms when having a heart attack as do men when they are having a heart attack.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-25 09:05:11
According to a Canadian research study, women have the same classic symptoms when having a heart attack as do men when they are having a heart attack.
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Minister welcomes Telstra productivity report
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-10-22 21:31:58
Lindsay Tanner, Federal Minister for Finance and Deregulation, has welcomed a report on government productivity commissioned by Telstra. It contains "some very useful insights," he said.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-10-22 21:31:58
Lindsay Tanner, Federal Minister for Finance and Deregulation, has welcomed a report on government productivity commissioned by Telstra. It contains "some very useful insights," he said.
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Need to study a black hole? Do it here on Earth!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-21 08:17:22
Japanese researchers have successfully created conditions that exist just outside a black hole—at the accretion disk. With this pioneering method, astronomers will be able to learn more about the physics of black holes.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-21 08:17:22
Japanese researchers have successfully created conditions that exist just outside a black hole—at the accretion disk. With this pioneering method, astronomers will be able to learn more about the physics of black holes.
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Senior brains get a Web boost
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-20 11:35:41
U.S. researchers found that even after only one week using the Internet, the brains of older adults are stimulated enough to provide good mental exercise, along with strengthening their ability to reason.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-20 11:35:41
U.S. researchers found that even after only one week using the Internet, the brains of older adults are stimulated enough to provide good mental exercise, along with strengthening their ability to reason.
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Blackberry strengthens, Apple soars, Microsoft weakens in smartphone market
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-19 23:08:39
Australian smartphone sales have seemingly proved recession-resistant, with the industry witnessing the ‘stellar rise of new vendors”, the fall of established ones, and carriers’ role in content delivery being undermined by the mushrooming of mobile app stores.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-19 23:08:39
Australian smartphone sales have seemingly proved recession-resistant, with the industry witnessing the ‘stellar rise of new vendors”, the fall of established ones, and carriers’ role in content delivery being undermined by the mushrooming of mobile app stores.
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Depressed? Poor? Sick? See green!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-16 10:29:13
According to a Netherlands study, living close to green spaces means you are less likely to be depressed, anxious, and have other health-related problems. This conclusion is not new to the medical community, but it does add concrete scientific evidence to the already assumed statement that: Green is Good!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-16 10:29:13
According to a Netherlands study, living close to green spaces means you are less likely to be depressed, anxious, and have other health-related problems. This conclusion is not new to the medical community, but it does add concrete scientific evidence to the already assumed statement that: Green is Good!
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Challenge for utilities to get smarter: research
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-15 02:28:38
The move towards smart metering, new government legislation and environmental policies are forcing Australia’s utility companies to assess internal systems and adopt new technologies, according to a survey of the industry, which also found that poor internal systems, lack of integration between them and spiralling costs pose the greatest challenges for utilities.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-15 02:28:38
The move towards smart metering, new government legislation and environmental policies are forcing Australia’s utility companies to assess internal systems and adopt new technologies, according to a survey of the industry, which also found that poor internal systems, lack of integration between them and spiralling costs pose the greatest challenges for utilities.
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WiMAX to remain 'niche,' says analyst
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Technology
2009-10-11 22:31:25
WiMAX is destined to remain a niche technology, even in emerging markets. That's the judgement of a major analyst firm.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Technology
2009-10-11 22:31:25
WiMAX is destined to remain a niche technology, even in emerging markets. That's the judgement of a major analyst firm.
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