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A Recipe For Overeating: Studies Outline Dangers Of Mixing Stress, De
Two studies in the October issue of Behavioral Neuroscience show that when animals are stressed, deprived and exposed to tempting food, they overeat, with different degrees of interaction. The powerful interplay between internal and external factors helps explain why dieters rebound and even one cookie can trigger a binge if someone's predisposed to binge. Morning Sun: A Film and Website About the Cultural Revolution
This website "reflect[s] on the origins and history of the [Chinese] Cultural Revolution (c.1964-1976)."Features the opportunity to "experience the sights and sounds of Chinese culture in the 1960s, through radio, TV, and movies,"material about the Red guards, images of Mao buttons and other artifacts, and much more. In English and Chinese. A presentation of the Independent Television Service (ITVS) and the Center for Asian American Media (formerly NAATA). Botulinum Toxin Can Ease Intense Facial Pain
There is another use for botulinum toxin which has brought relief to some who suffer from migraines and eye spasms. Botulinum toxin can also successfully treat intense facial pain called trigeminal neuralgia, according to a study published in the October 25, 2005, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Laughter-induced Asthma: It's No Joke
More than half of people with asthma report that their symptoms are brought on by laughter, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 24 in San Diego. Placenta Is A Rich Source Of Blood Stem Cells
Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report a surprising finding about embryonic development: the blood system begins to form not only in the embryo itself, but also in the placenta, the organ that nurtures the baby in utero. Saber-toothed Cat Was More Like A Pussycat Than A Tiger
In public imagination, the sabre-toothed cat Smilodon ranks alongside Tyrannosaurus rex as the ultimate killing machine. Powerfully built, with upper canines like knives, Smilodon was a fearsome predator of Ice-Age America's lost giants. For more than 150 years, scientists have debated how this iconic predator used its ferocious fangs to kill its prey. Results will certainly put in dent in Smilodon's reputation. The innovative computer modeling shows it had a decidedly wimpy bite. Voting Systems For Seniors Can Improve Voting Accuracy And Speed
Researchers have identified ways to improve electronic voting accuracy among older voters while also shortening waiting time at the polls. They tested four configurations and found that the pure touchscreen format with one ballot per screen was found to produce the most accurate results, but the pure touchscreen with full ballot on a single screen showed the fastest completion times. As is often the case with human-machine interfaces, there is a trade-off between accuracy and speed. New Study To Test Statin-Parkinson's Link
Results of a recent study linking low LDL cholesterol to Parkinson's provide the strongest evidence to date that it could be real, because statins work by reducing LDL cholesterol. The study by researchers at University of North Carolina showed that patients with low levels of LDL cholesterol are more than three and a half times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those with higher LDL levels. Government Gazettes Online
"Government Gazettes, which are published by federal governments worldwide, are the means through which the government can communicate to officials and the general public. Gazettes are useful not only to monitor the actions of the government, but also as primary source documentation in research. ... A description of the contents and coverage are included for each gazette."Browsable. From the University of Michigan School of Information. Brooklyn Botanic Garden: BBG's Online Library of Gardening Information
This site features "gardening articles and growing tips"selected from Brooklyn Botanic Garden horticultural newsletters, handbooks, and guides. Topics include gardening techniques, garden design, wildlife gardening, wildflowers, kitchen gardening (vegetables, fruits, herbs, recipes), houseplants, urban gardening, botany, ecology, plant conservation, and pests and diseases.
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