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Don't Believe The Hype -- Mineral Oil Won't Give You Zits
A recent study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology reports that mineral oil, a common ingredient in many skin care products, does not cause breakouts on the face as was previously thought. Treatment For Recurrent Depression Available Through Study At UT South
UT Southwestern is one of two sites recruiting more than 500 individuals for a research study on recurrent depression. The study employs cognitive therapy -- a "talking"therapy focusing on changing negative patterns of thinking and developing coping skills. Twins Have Similar School Performance To Single-born Children
Twins have similar academic performance to single-born children, finds a large Danish study published online by the British Medical Journal. These findings challenge earlier research that show twins have considerably lower IQ in childhood than singletons. Eleanor &Harry: The Correspondence of Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. T
Facsimiles and transcriptions of the 1945-1959 correspondence between Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. The correspondence shows how "from a formal, often wary, political relationship developed also a strong friendship. Ultimately, Harry Truman designated Eleanor Roosevelt as his representative on the United Nations and 'First Lady of the World.'"Includes biographies, lesson plans, photos, and related links. A joint project of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. GROWing The Next Generation Of Water Recycling Plants
A vegetated rooftop recycling system has been developed that allows water to be used twice before it is flushed into the communal waste water system. How Brain Injury Leads To Seizures, Memory Problems
Every 23 seconds, an American suffers a traumatic brain injury. In a finding that may provide a scientific basis for eventual treatment, neurology researchers have shown that traumatic brain injury (TBI) reduces the level of a protein that helps keep brain activity in balance. The resulting abnormal activity, in turn, is thought to be an underlying reason for seizures and memory defects experienced by people who have suffered a TBI. [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... Chemists' Study Of Protein May Provide Insights Into Heart Disease And
UCLA chemists studying a protein associated with a rare genetic disease may also be gaining insights into cancer and heart disease. Hello, Hello, Earth?
If ET ever phones home, chances are Earthlings wouldn't recognize the call as anything other than random noise or a star. New research shows that highly efficient electromagnetic transmissions from our neighbors in space would resemble the thermal radiation emitted by stars. Designer Plants On Mars
Take the cold tolerance of bacteria that thrive in arctic ice, add the ultraviolet resistance of tomato plants growing high in the Andes mountains, and combine with an ordinary plant. What do you get? A tough plant "pioneer"that can grow in Martian soil.
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