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Police Work Undermines Cardiovascular Health, Comparison To General Po
It is well documented that police officers have a higher risk of developing heart disease: The question is why. In the most recent results coming out of one of the few long-term studies being conducted within this tightly knit society, researchers have determined that underlying the higher incidence of subclinical atherosclerosis -- arterial thickening that precedes a heart attack or stroke -- may be the stress of police work. Failed college dreams don't spell depression, study finds
High school seniors, take note: a wise person once said, "It is better to shoot for the stars and miss than aim at the gutter and hit it." That's right on, says a sociology professor who just completed a study to determine whether unrealized educational expectations are associated with depression among adults. Infection Puts Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants At Risk For Developm
Extremely low birth weight infants--the tiniest category of premature infants--are much more likely to experience developmental impairments if they acquire an infection during the newborn period, according to a study by the Neonatal Research Network of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, one of the National Institutes of Health. The developmental impairments were seen regardless of the type of infection--whether it occurred in the brain, blood or intestines. New Weather, Old Pipes Challenge Nation's Water Supply
The difficult separation of drinking water and sewage may face more challenges than its aging infrastructure can withstand as unpredictable weather conditions produce floods that beset the nation, a Michigan State University water expert says. The nation needs better ways to monitor the safety of drinking water, Joan Rose, MSU's Nowlin Chair in water research, told the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting Friday. Tissue Stiffness Drives Tumor Formation
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have shown that tumor formation is generated by a complex interaction of both mechanical as well as chemical signals, and the resulting tissue stiffening induces molecular signals that promote the cancerous behavior of cells. Force, growth, and tumor behavior are inextricably linked and this enhanced understanding of the necessary fusion of these factors may lead to the development of new tumor therapies or targets. [Absurd] Restaurateur pays $41,000 for truffle
New York restaurateur Francesco Giambelli dished out a record $41,000 for a 2.4-pound prize Italian white truffle, auction organizers said Monday. Nurses Working Extended Shifts, Are Tired At Work And Sleep Little Lik
Hospital staff nurses who work extended hours, work at night, struggle to remain awake at work, or obtain less sleep are more likely to experience a drowsy driving episode. [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... Cholesterol-lowering Drugs Don't Offset Healthy Choices, Study Finds
Within the medical field, it is often assumed that patients view cholesterol-lowering medications (or statins) as a license to eat whatever they like -- they figure their medication has them covered, so a steak here and there won't hurt. However, a new study finds that such patients don't tend to adopt unhealthy diets when prescribed statins. Researchers Improve Soy Processing By Boosting Protein And Sugar Yield
In Iowa State University laboratory tests, adding ultrasonic treatment to soy processing has increased the release of soy proteins by 46 percent. The treatment has also boosted sugar yields by 50 percent.
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