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Burned skin healed with human embryonic stem cells
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-20 10:00:26
A French study has shown that human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) can be potentially used to produce skin grafts for people with large, serious burns.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-20 10:00:26
A French study has shown that human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) can be potentially used to produce skin grafts for people with large, serious burns.
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U.S. study finds surprise within greenhouse gases
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-11-18 09:01:33
Researchers from NASA and Purdue University found that carbon dioxide and methane are not as important as fluorine (F) compounds such as chlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and nitrogen fluoride when it comes to producing greenhouse gases (GHGs).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-11-18 09:01:33
Researchers from NASA and Purdue University found that carbon dioxide and methane are not as important as fluorine (F) compounds such as chlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and nitrogen fluoride when it comes to producing greenhouse gases (GHGs).
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Food allergies increase in U.S. children
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-17 08:59:06
According to analysis of four large national health surveys by two U.S. researchers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4% of children in the United States have food allergies. And, that percentage is increasing rapidly; however, the reason is unclear.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-17 08:59:06
According to analysis of four large national health surveys by two U.S. researchers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4% of children in the United States have food allergies. And, that percentage is increasing rapidly; however, the reason is unclear.
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Diet changes gut bacteria, alters ability to control weight
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-16 11:29:24
Although many factors contribute to weight gain, U.S. microbiologist Jeffrey Gordon has been collecting evidence to show that the type of foods eaten changes the composition of bacteria in the gut. Whether you have a low-fat or high-fat diet is very influential on your body’s ability to gain weight, and to lose it, too.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-16 11:29:24
Although many factors contribute to weight gain, U.S. microbiologist Jeffrey Gordon has been collecting evidence to show that the type of foods eaten changes the composition of bacteria in the gut. Whether you have a low-fat or high-fat diet is very influential on your body’s ability to gain weight, and to lose it, too.
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Baby Boomers may have boomed out
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-15 07:15:02
According to a UCLA study of trends in disability within older adults in the United States (especially in the Baby Boomer generation), a disturbing trend was found: much more physical disabilities than the previous generation.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-15 07:15:02
According to a UCLA study of trends in disability within older adults in the United States (especially in the Baby Boomer generation), a disturbing trend was found: much more physical disabilities than the previous generation.
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New Dino species discovered in South Africa
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-12 09:59:24
A new species of dinosaur that is similar to the gigantic sauropods has been discovered in a game reserve in central South Africa. The discovery by the team, led by a U.S. paleobiologist from Western Illinois University, helps to better define the period before the beginning of the sauropod.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-12 09:59:24
A new species of dinosaur that is similar to the gigantic sauropods has been discovered in a game reserve in central South Africa. The discovery by the team, led by a U.S. paleobiologist from Western Illinois University, helps to better define the period before the beginning of the sauropod.
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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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