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Students who sleep in get bad grades, drink more
Campus classes are full, and with a huge influx of students this semester, many students were forced to take that awful 7:30 a.m. class.
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Duke U. research team receives grant for HIV treatment ‘pouch’
Thousands of lives may soon be saved through an action as simple as tearing open a packet of ketchup. Over the past three years, researchers at Duke U.
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Across the nation, less doctors willing to perform abortions
While abortion remains a heated topic in U.S. politics, a new survey suggests that the number of doctors willing or able to provide such services is decreasing. The study, conducted by Duke U. and U. Chicago, sheds new light on American doctors’ sentiments towards abortion.
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Divorce rates highest in the South
The South is officially the most unstable place in America for marriage, according to recent Census report released Aug. 25. The report shows that states with the highest divorce rates in the nation are grouped in the South, including Louisiana.
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Women find more value in education than men, study finds
When it comes to appreciating college, don’t mess with the ladies. A recent study conducted by a group from the Pew Research Center led by director Paul Taylor found that women see greater value and benefits in their college experiences than men.
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New study shows bulk of national wealth held by few
All men are created equal—but their incomes are anything but. A recent study by Dan Ariely, professor of behavioral economics at Duke U., found that 20 percent of Americans rake in 84 percent of the nation’s wealth, while the bottom 40 percent only owns a low 0.1 percent.
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Over one million people left New York City last decade, study finds
Though millions of tourists flood the New York City streets each year, many residents from around the city and state have had enough.
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Column: While inconclusive, studies contradict positives of sex for males
You know what I think? I think ejaculations are wrecking society worse than Goldman Sachs and high-frequency trading combined. Why do I say this? For starters, according to Stanford U.
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Taking the punch out of salmonella
Licking the mixing spoon -- one of baking's most valued privileges -- has long been cautioned against because of the risk of salmonella in raw eggs. However, the pleasurable activity may soon be much safer due to the ongoing research conducted by North Carolina State U.
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