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Study shows Chesapeake Bay environment, dead zones healing
A recent study has shown that efforts to reduce the flow of fertilizers, animal waste and other pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay appear to be increasing the health of the bay. Published in the Nov.
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Study shows dream sleep relieves emotional stress
After an emotionally stressful day, dreaming can help in coping with distressing memories, according to a U. California-Berkeley study published Nov. 23 in the journal Current Biology.
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Alcohol may not cause risky sexual behavior
Having too much to drink is no longer an excuse for that irresponsible one-night stand. Studies done by researchers at U. Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions, as well as a study by an Ohio State graduate, show that binge drinking and risky sexual behavior have no relation.
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Study shows genes may indicate an individual’s trustworthiness
People may be able to judge if someone is trustworthy and empathetic within seconds of seeing them, according to a U. California Berkeley study published Nov. 14 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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World population growth could spur food shortage
Global food demand could double by 2050, according to a new projection released by U. Minnesota researchers Monday.
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Clear skin could improve job prospects, study finds
Acne isn't just a preteen worry anymore: It may be reason someone isn't hired for a job. People with moderate to severe acne or prominent birthmarks and scars may be discriminated against in the job market, according to a recent study conducted by Rice U. professor Mikki Hebl and U.
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Study finds increasing number of babies born addicted to mothers’ medications
Expectant mothers might want to think twice before taking a prescription drug, a new report indicates. In 2006, 354 babies were born in Florida with withdrawal syndrome, according to data provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Doctors study heart drug use
Even when given free medicine, heart attack survivors are unlikely to consistently take the medications prescribed to prevent further disease and save lives, according to a new study led by Harvard Medical School researchers.
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‘Skinny Genes’: Researchers take steps to regulate human fat
What do humans have in common with fruit flies? Both possess a gene that controls metabolism and weight, and now a U. Arkansas professor is researching this gene to determine how humans might regulate metabolism.