All news dated 04/29/2008
Medicine & Health
Brain-training to improve memory boosts fluid intelligence
Rat survey may help identify human disease genes
New research shows consistency in synaesthetic experiences
A life 'lens' ordinary
Biomarkers identified for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Immune system kick-started in moist nasal lining in sinusitis, asthma and colds
Women's biological clock revealed: Hormone may predict age at menopause
Restaurant inspections -- public perceptions vs. reality
Factors affecting survival, disability of extremely premature infants identified
Imaging study provides glimpse of alcohol's effect on brain
Medicare costs estimated to top $21.1 billion for 5 years of care for elderly cancer patients
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Aspirin-like compounds increase insulin secretion in otherwise healthy obese people
Online intervention paramount for reducing HIV in high-risk population
Body image program reduces onset of obesity and eating disorders
New treatment could reduce chronic lung disease in premature babies
Cancer fund promotes breastfeeding benefit
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Getting to the roots of breast cancer
Few studies consider the appropriate measurements for assessing clinical trials in children
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General Science
Scientists, Engineers Use Autonomic Computing to Study the Secret Lives of Plants
Ancient sunflower fuels debate about agriculture in the Americas
Orchid sexual deceit has male wasps in a loved-up frenzy
Scientists determine drug target for the most potent botulinum neurotoxin
Moral philosopher questions memory manipulation
Researchers examine 'great expectations' in the workplace
Bison can thrive again, study says
Annual study finds Houstonians' attitudes sour toward immigration
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