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Science 2013-11-07

Defining allergy fact from fiction

Defining allergy fact from fiction The greatest allergy myths and misconceptions, debunked BALTIMORE, MD. (November 7, 2013) – From gluten allergy and hypoallergenic pets, to avoiding the flu shot because of an egg allergy, ...
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Medicine 2013-11-07

Better tests needed to improve patient care, public health

Better tests needed to improve patient care, public health Technology advancing but barriers prevent integration into care, IDSA report warns ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 7, 2013 – Despite advances in diagnostic technology, there is an urgent need for tests that ...
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Science 2013-11-07

Living through war leads to in-group solidarity

Living through war leads to in-group solidarity War experiences have a long-term effect on human psychology, shifting people's motivations toward greater equality for members of their own group, according to research forthcoming in Psychological ...
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Science 2013-11-06

Smart water meters stop money going down the drain

Smart water meters stop money going down the drain Reducing post-meter water loss in households A project by Griffith University's Smart Water Research Facility has discovered that using 'smart' water meters to identify leaks in and around the home can result ...
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Science 2013-11-06

Why can Buyang Huanwu Decoction be used to treat stroke?

Why can Buyang Huanwu Decoction be used to treat stroke? The traditional Chinese medicine Buyang Huanwu Decoction has been shown to improve the neurological function of patients with stroke. Baiyan Liu from Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China ...
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Science 2013-11-06

MiR-137, a new target for post-stroke depression?

MiR-137, a new target for post-stroke depression? MiRNAs likely play an important role in the occurrence and development of depression, and can be used as potential targets for treatment of depression. Studies have shown that miR-137 expression is downregulated in ...
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Medicine 2013-11-06

Health benefits of wild blueberries abound: Study

Health benefits of wild blueberries abound: Study Wild blueberries: 2 cups a day may keep the doctor away Wild blueberries are a rich source of phytochemicals called polyphenols, which have been reported by a growing number of studies to exert ...
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Science 2013-11-06

Comprehending comprehension

Comprehending comprehension Researchers find brain activity related to individual differences in reading comprehension EVANSTON, Ill. --- What makes a good reader? First, you have to know how to read the words on a page and understand them -- but there's ...
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Medicine 2013-11-06

Big beats bolster solar cell efficiency

Big beats bolster solar cell efficiency Playing pop and rock music improves the performance of solar cells, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London. The high frequencies and pitch ...
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