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Researchers investigate biomarkers in fight against cancer
The Florida State U. Chemistry department recently released new cancer research focusing on biomarkers, which may lead to earlier detection of cancer in breast and prostate cancer patients.
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Column: Teen pregnancy on the rise
While watching the show "Teen Mom" on MTV, my friends and I cringe as we see young girls, even younger than we are, faced with the challenges of coping with unplanned and generally unwanted pregnancies.
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Moderate drinkers may toast research finding they live longer
Sipping two or three glasses of wine, beer or cocktails per day helped older adults live longer than teetotalers in a study that confirmed the health benefits of moderate drinking.
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Study: Farmers may develop arthritis earlier
Ohio State U. researchers have found that farmers are more likely to develop arthritis at a younger age than the general population. "With the nature of farming, how strenuous it is, how physical it is, it's not surprising that people would develop arthritis," said Dr.
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Column: New Year’s resolution gym members lack etiquette
You don't want to get on the bad side of someone taking adrenaline-pumping supplements and listening to Five Finger Death Punch, especially if you're going to give up your New Year's Resolution to get fit. I have some great advice for all those new to the gym: learn proper gym etiquette.
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Column: Turn up the heat on exercise with Bikram Yoga
“Pull your heels and lock your knees. Exhale breathing, lock your knees. Roll forward, lock your knees. Last chance, lock your knees, lock your knees, lock your knees.” Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury’s voice describes a pose called “Half Moon.
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Column: Contraceptives may soon become a two-person responsibility
The birth control pill turned the big five-zero last year, recognizing a huge milestone in reproductive freedom for women.
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Genes and social habits can determine political ideology
Researchers have discovered a gene that, when combined with teenage social activity, predisposes individuals to be politically liberal. In a study released in October 2010, researchers from U. California-San Diego and Harvard U.
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Professor receives grant from NFL to study bacteria on fields
U. Toledo's environmental science department has big plans for research involving turf grass, which can be a breeding ground for many different types of harmful bacteria. Last month, the NFL Charities awarded U. Toledo a $100,000 grant to further an investigation of turf-dwelling harmful bacteria.
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