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South Asian Americans are at high risk for heart disease and stroke
DALLAS, May 24,2018 -- South Asians are more likely to die of heart disease, such as heart attacks and strokes...
Study shows in-home therapy effective for stroke rehabilitation
In-home rehabilitation, using a telehealth system and supervised by licensed occupational/physical therapists, is an effective means of improving arm motor...
Portland State study measures free-base form of nicotine in electronic cigarettes
Researchers at Portland State University have developed methods for measuring levels of free-base nicotine in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) liquids and...
Vast majority of poor, urban women don’t use prenatal vitamins before pregnancy, study shows
A study of more than 7,000 low-income, urban mothers enrolled in the Boston Birth Cohort found that fewer than 5...
Life Sciences — Life Writing Research Training Group receives further funding from the DFG
Following the positive assessment of the Life Sciences - Life Writing Research Training Group at Mainz University, the German Research...
Telemedicine helps improve participation in clinical trials
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 24, 2018) - Videos and creative uses of other visuals provide a novel way to obtain informed...
People with dementia more likely to go missing
Credit: QUT The tendency of people with dementia to wander and become lost has led QUT researchers to recommend a...
Lung cancer incidence in young women surpasses that in young men
A collaborative study between the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute finds rates of lung cancer, historically higher...
In helping smokers quit, cash is king, e-cigarettes strike out
PHILADELPHIA - Free smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine patches and chewing gum, are a staple of many corporate wellness...
Change the face of nanoparticles and you’ll rule chemistry!
Credit: IPC PAS, Grzegorz Krzyzewski Change the face of nanoparticles and you'll rule chemistry! Depending on the lighting, the surface...
A promising target in the quest for a 1-million-year-old Antarctic ice core
Credit: Laura Kehrl/University of Washington Ice cores offer a window into the history of Earth's climate. Layers of ice reveal...
Cheeseburger or salad? How music volume impacts your decision
TAMPA, Fla. (May 23, 2018)- Music can be the ultimate mood setter. Faster beats ignite excitement, while slower songs help...
Self-consistency influences how we make decisions
When making decisions, our perception is influenced by judgments we have made in the past as a way of remaining...
Study highlights environmental cost of tearing down Vancouver’s single-family homes
Credit: Credit: David Niddrie Rising property values in Vancouver have resulted in the demolition of an unprecedented number of single-family...
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