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Herbal Extract As Effective As Commonly Prescribed Anti-depressant
A specially manufactured extract from the herb St John's Wort is at least as effective in treating depression as a commonly prescribed anti-depressant, according to new research published on bmj.com. Increased Dampness Causes Vegetation Change
The Dutch dune area has dried out at a number of locations as a result of water extraction and drainage of adjacent polder areas. Wildlife managers are searching for favourable locations to restore the natural environment to the original wet dune valleys. Chris Bakker has compiled a number of characteristics that a dune valley must satisfy for a successful restoration project to be carried out. More Kids 'On Track' at School -- 1 in 4 Gifted -- According to Census
This January 2007 press release is for "A Child's Day: 2003,"the "third examination of children's well-being and their daily activities based on the Census Bureau's Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)". Topics include education, child care arrangements, and participation in sports. Features highlights of the report, and link to the full report, detailed tables, and podcasts related to the report. From the U.S. Census Bureau. Heckuva Job: Computer Model To Predict Organizational Response To Disa
By studying the organizational culture of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Coast Guard, as well as each organization's response to last year's Hurricane Katrina, a team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has begun to develop a dynamic model of organizational processes with the capacity to predict how an organization's culture will affect its ability to respond to an extreme event. Rodent Sperm Work Together For Better Results
Although, sperm are inseminated in millions each sperm goes it alone. However, under some circumstances it might be advantageous for sperm to cooperate with one another. This is especially likely to be the case when females are promiscuous and sperm of one male have to compete against those of rival males. African-American Mothers More Likely To Deliver Prematurely, Missouri
African-American women are three times more likely to deliver babies three to 17 weeks prematurely than Caucasian women, according to a review of Missouri birth statistics by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In addition, African-American women are more likely to deliver babies prematurely in subsequent pregnancies. FamilyFun: Father's Day
Collection of illustrated instructions for making cards, crafts, and foods for Father's Day. Features instructions for making gifts such as a Father's Day throne and a ladybug tie tack, and recipes for brunch food, snacks, main dishes, and desserts (such as a shirt cake and a tee time cake). Also includes how-to videos for some of the projects and a blog from a stay-at-home dad. Body of CNET Editor Found
Rescuers locate the body of James Kim, according to reports. In Gear Factor. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Estrogen Plays An Important Role In Determining How Sensitive A Person
Estrogen plays an important role in determining how sensitive a person is to pain, and the estrogen receptor known as ER-beta is particularly significant in this context. These are the conclusions of a recent study. "This may mark the beginning of the production of a new class of analgesic drugs", says one of the scientists.
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