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Spanking Leads To Child Aggression And Anxiety, Regardless Of Cultural
An international study questioned 336 mothers about their discipline techniques, how they matched up with the norms of their culture, and the anxiousness of their children. The findings suggest that children who are disciplined physically are more likely to be anxious and aggressive, regardless of cultural norms. The different findings in the countries studied urge caution in recommending parenting practices across cultures. Ochef
Questions and answers about food and cooking. Search, or brows by topic such as dairy and eggs, equipment, safety, sauces and dressing, and seafood. Includes material about the history of ingredients and holiday menu ideas. Also includes links to items for sale. "A daily publication of Food News Service, which syndicates food news and articles to newspapers, magazine publishers, and Internet sites." Proteins Linked To Stem Cells Could Lead To Alzheimer's Treatment
Scientists have discovered a link between protein and stem cells, which may lead to a new way to treat Alzheimer's disease. They combined a technique for transplanting stem cells into rats and a newly discovered compound, phenserine. It reduces the amount of a plaque that is a hallmark of Alzheimer?s disease. The combination triggered the regeneration of neurons that are destroyed by Alzheimer?s and are necessary for healthy brain functions. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Information for Consumer
Consumer educational materials about the role of physical therapists, "health care professionals who diagnose and treat people of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives."Includes tips for choosing a physical therapist, a database of physical therapists, articles (on topics such as arthritis, back care, and fitness), and more. APTA is a professional organization for physical therapists. Early-stage Immune System Control Of HIV May Depend On Inherited Facto
How well an individual's immune system controls HIV during the earliest phases of infection appears to depend on both the specific versions of key immune-system molecules called HLA Class I that have been inherited, as well as on the fragments of viral protein those molecules display to the T lymphocytes that usually destroy infected cells. Researchers Say Breast Cancer In Africa May Provide Clues To The Disea
A new review finds similarities between the clinical presentation and course of breast cancer in Africans and African-Americans, suggesting that genetic factors may play a significant role in the racial differences encountered in the epidemiology of breast cancer in America. In From the Cold: Following Swans as They Migrate From Russia to Brita
This site follows the path of Bewick's and whooper swans along their annual migration from the Russian Arctic to Great Britain from fall 2003 to spring 2004. Includes profiles of the swans, migration background and updates, and links to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) coverage of the migration. From the Wildfowl &Wetlands Trust, a wetland conservation organization based in the United Kingdom. Search For Life In Martian Ice Relies On UK Technology
The Martian surface will be explored for conditions favourable for past or present life thanks to micro-machine technology supplied by Imperial College London. The NASA mission, planned for August 2007, represents the first chance for UK hardware to contribute to the exploration of Mars since the failed Beagle 2 spacecraft launched in 2003. [Scary] 8 Students Injured in Indiana Knife Attack
A student slashed eight schoolmates with a knife Wednesday at Valparaiso High School, inflicting severe cuts, authorities said. On This Day, 29 October: 1998: Apartheid Report Accuses South Africa L
Historical essay related to the publication in 1998 of the report of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that "accused leading figures from across the political spectrum of human rights violations."Includes a timeline, audio clips, and a link to 1998-99 coverage of the report, the hearings, and key figures mentioned in the report (such as P.W. Botha and Mangosuthu Buthelezi). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
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