Supernatural experiences trigger religious donations, Baylor study shows People who have had what they believe to be supernatural experiences are more likely to be "religious givers," with their behavior based on cost-benefit principles that apply in other transactions ...

GW researcher conducts review of most successful outside interventions in reducing ED use WASHINGTON (Oct. 22, 2013) – In recent years, many groups, including policy makers and health systems, have looked for ways to reduce the number of visits to the emergency ...

Shifting winds in turbine arrays New model described in 'Physics of Fluids' shows changing air flows can transfer energy to wind turbines from both above and below the blades WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 22, 2013 -- Researchers modeling how changes in air flow ...

NASA sees Atlantic depression become Tropical Storm Lorenzo It took six hours for the thirteenth tropical depression of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season to organize and strengthen into Tropical Storm Lorenzo. NASA's Aqua satellite captured a "before" image and ...

Veterinary scientists track the origin of a deadly emerging pig virus in the United States Biosecurity, sanitation important for prevention of disease, Virginia Tech researchers say Veterinary researchers at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at ...

BUSM researchers make a case for free fatty acids The current global epidemic of obesity-linked diabetes and its associated consequences -cardiovascular, neurological and renal diseases - is a growing public health problem for which therapeutic options ...

For low-income families, substandard housing takes toll on children Study of 2,400 children, teens and young adults sharpens focus on quality, not affordability CHESTNUT HILL, MA (Oct. 22, 2013) – A new report from researchers at Boston College and Tufts University shows the ...

The yin and yang in the life of proteins 2 opposing mechanisms regulate the transport of proteins in peroxisomes Recycling or "scrap press": physicians at the Ruhr-Universität have found out which molecular mechanisms decide about the fate of the import ...

UCI-led study documents heavy air pollution in Canadian area with cancer spikes Carcinogens detected in emissions downwind of 'Industrial Heartland' Irvine, Calif., Oct. 22, 2013 – Levels of contaminants higher than in some of the world's most polluted ...

A new model of institutionalizing interdisciplinary research encouraged by scientists Collegiate researchers from a variety of disciplines, communication, neuroscience, psychology, population studies, statistics, biomedical ...

NASA sees Hurricane Raymond re-soaking Mexican coast A month ago Hurricane Manuel caused landslides and extensive flooding along Mexico's Pacific Ocean coast. Recently formed Hurricane Raymond is expected to cause heavy rainfall in nearly the same area. NASA's TRMM ...

Retirement expert: Financial planning important for non-retirees, too CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As older workers increasingly contemplate delaying retirement or putting it off entirely, they should also consider the financial-planning options available ...

EARTH Magazine Gaming the system in the Caspian Sea: Can game theory solve a decades-old dispute? Alexandria, VA – A persistent stalemate over ownership and resource allocation, of everything from beluga caviar to energy resources, has hung over the Caspian ...

Embargoed news from Oct. 22, 2013 Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet ACP recommends against routine screening for chronic kidney disease 1. ACP recommends against routine screening for chronic kidney disease ACP's new guideline presents evidence-based ...

ACP recommends against screening for chronic kidney disease in adults without symptoms, risk factors ACP's new guideline presents evidence-based recommendations for screening, monitoring, and treatment of adults with stage 1-3 chronic kidney disease PHILADELPHIA, ...

Quake-triggered landslides pose significant hazard for Seattle, new study details potential damage SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO -- A new study suggests the next big quake on the Seattle fault may cause devastating damage from landslides, greater ...

Major Alzheimer's risk factor linked to red wine target Buck Institute study provides insight for new therapeutics that target the interaction between ApoE4 and a Sirtuin protein The major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), present ...

Breast milk protein may be key to protecting babies from HIV infection DURHAM, N.C. – A substance in breast milk that neutralizes HIV and may protect babies from acquiring HIV from their infected mothers has been identified for the first time by researchers ...

Moderate to vigorous exercise boosts teens' academic performance Improvements over long term; particularly noticeable for girls' science results Regular moderate to vigorous exercise improves teens' academic performance, and particularly seems to help girls ...

Use of booze and drugs common among truck drivers on the road Prevalence varies widely, but mainly linked to poor working conditions The use of booze and drugs among truck drivers on the road is common, but seems to be mainly linked to poor working conditions, ...

Study: No known hominin is ancestor of Neanderthals and modern humans The search for a common ancestor linking modern humans with the Neanderthals who lived in Europe thousands of years ago has been a compelling subject for research. But a new study suggests the quest ...

Bottle feeding associated with increased risk of stomach obstruction in infants Bottle feeding appears to increase the risk infants will develop hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS), a form of stomach obstruction, and that risk seems to be magnified when mothers are older ...

Patients report doctors not telling them of overdiagnosis risk in screenings A survey finds that most patients are not being told about the possibility of overdiagnosis and overtreatment as a result of cancer screenings, according to report in a research letter ...

Harvard researchers, pharma experts offer recommendations to expand access to clinical trial data Boston, MA – A new report by researchers from Harvard University and others in a working group convened by the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center (MRCT) ...

Less sleep associated with brain imaging findings of Alzheimer disease in elderly Getting less sleep and poor sleep quality are associated with abnormal brain imaging findings suggesting Alzheimer disease (AD) in older adults, according to a report published ...