Boulder, Colorado, USA – In the March issue of GSA Today, seven scientists from six countries, led by Jan Zalasiewicz of the University of Leicester, propose a realignment of the terms "geochronology" and "chronostratigraphy" in an attempt to resolve the debate of whether units of the Geological Time Scale should have a single (time) or dual (time and time-rock) hierarchy. In their system, which retains both parallel sets of units, with an option to adopt one or other when appropriate, geochronology refers to all methods of numerical dating and is used to express the ...

VIDEO: The Vela pulsar outlines a fascinating pattern in this movie showing 51 months of position and exposure data from Fermi's Large Area Telescope (LAT). The pattern reflects numerous motions of... Click here for more information. NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope orbits our planet every 95 minutes, building up increasingly deeper views of the universe with every circuit. Its wide-eyed Large Area Telescope (LAT) sweeps across the entire sky every three hours, capturing ...

Montreal, February 27th – Syphilis is on the rise worldwide and there is an urgent need for reliable and rapid screening, particularly for people who live in areas where access to healthcare is limited. An international research team, led by scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal, has demonstrated that rapid and point-of-care tests (POC) for syphilis are as accurate as conventional laboratory tests. The findings, which were published in PLoS ONE, call for a major change in approach to syphilis testing and recommend ...

Cincinnati, OH, February 28, 2013 -- Although the long-term consequences of childhood obesity are well documented, some school districts have reduced physical education classes to devote more time to the 3 Rs in education—reading, writing, and arithmetic. However, there is new evidence that leaving out an important fourth R—aerobics—could actually be counterproductive for increasing test scores. A new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics studied the associations between aerobic fitness, body mass index (BMI), and passing scores on standardized ...

A new analysis has found that a combination of methods that help patients with dementia remember proper eating habits can improve their physical health and lessen symptoms of depression. Published early online in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, the study indicates that clinicians should consider using this intervention in individuals with dementia who also have poor nutrition and signs of depression. In patients with dementia, poor nutrition or decreased food intake may cause symptoms of depression. Investigators including Li-Chan Lin, RN, PhD, of the National Yang-Ming ...

A prospective study by U.K. researchers found that adolescents who are double-jointed—medically termed joint hypermobility—are at greater risk for developing musculoskeletal pain as they get older, particularly in the shoulders, knees, ankles and feet. Findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), indicate that children with joint hypermobility are approximately twice as likely to develop pain at these joints. When ligaments are loose (ligamentous laxity) it may cause joints to extend beyond the normal range (hypermobility), ...

Strains of potentially deadly, antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria show seasonal infection preferences, putting children at greater risk in summer and seniors at greater risk in winter, according to results of a new nationwide study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher. It's unclear why these seasonal and age preferences for infection with methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) occur, says Eili Klein, Ph.D., lead author on the study and a researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Advanced Modeling in the Social, Behavioral and Health Sciences. But ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 28, 2013 – Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and colleagues have identified a special population of adult stem cells in bone marrow that have the natural ability to migrate to the intestine and produce intestinal cells, suggesting their potential to restore healthy tissue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Up to 1 million Americans have IBD, which is characterized by frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. IBD actually refers to two conditions – ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease – in which the intestines become ...

Report: high cost of medical care is a heavy burden for young adults Article provided by William G. Schwab and Associates Visit us at http://www.uslawcenter.com The high cost of medical care is an unpleasant fact that many struggle with in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Although many political solutions have been offered, many Americans still find that they have to choose between rent and medicine. This fact was echoed in a recent report by the Commonwealth Fund that concluded that millions of young adults are foregoing necessary medical care because of its high costs. The ...

Texas sex offender registry requirements Article provided by Law Offices of Frank Jackson Visit us at http://www.sex-crime-defense-texas.com/ Since 1991, Texas has had some form of sex offender registry. This article provides a basic overview of when someone is required to register and the information he or she must provide, but anyone who may be required to register should contact a criminal defense attorney to ensure he or she is complying with current laws, as they are frequently a matter of legislative attention. Who must register? Across the nation, people ...

Smoking behind the wheel: A dangerous form of driver distraction Article provided by Weimorts & Whitehead, P.A. Visit us at http://www.weimorts.com/ Texting behind the wheel gets a lot of attention when it comes to driver distraction. A teenager focusing more on his or her cellphone than driving is likely the first image that comes to mind when contemplating distracted driving, but there is far more to the picture. From eating behind the wheel to yelling at the kids, anything that takes a driver's attention off the road can lead to a distracted driving car ...

Effects of traumatic brain injuries can last for years, study says Article provided by Law Offices of Robert Hamparyan Visit us at http://www.yourcaliforniaaccidentattorney.com According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a major health problem nationwide. According to the CDC, 1.7 million people suffer a TBI each year in the United States alone. TBIs can require expensive and recurring medical treatment and cost the nationwide healthcare system about $52 billion each year to treat. Although it has long ...

NLRB seeks to clarify protected use of social media by employees Article provided by Matheson & Matheson, P.L.C. Visit us at http://www.mathesonlegal.com Americans' increasing use of social media has led to some challenges in the employment law world. Employers wish to avoid widespread publication of negative comments about their businesses online, but some communications or postings by employees are protected speech, even if the comments are disparaging to the employer. Recently, the National Labor Relations Board issued a few decisions regarding employers' ...

Valuing a business in your divorce Article provided by Trainor, Billman, Bennett & Milko, LLP Visit us at http://www.lawannapolis.com A business is often a marital asset that is subject to division in the divorce process. Depending on your state, a marital asset, like a business, will be divided equally or equitably. An equitable division may not be completely 50/50 but it is often pretty close. In order to divide a business, the court first must know the business' value. In many instances the business is the family's main source of income and the largest ...

Consumer bank account transaction resequencing multiplies overdraft fees Article provided by Bohrer Law Firm, L.L.C. Visit us at http://www.bohrernationallawfirm.com The order in which a bank posts a customer's daily transactions to his or her account can make a huge difference financially when not enough money has been deposited to cover them all. The transactions can be reordered to either maximize fees for the bank or minimize the financial blow of those charges to the consumer, or they can be processed in the chronological order they were made. Pro-bank posting ...

Special needs trusts provide needed income for disabled children Article provided by Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo Visit us at http://www.salvolaw.com Raising a disabled child comes with a lot of extra responsibility. When the child is young and living at home, his or her parents can be depended on to provide the necessary financial support. However, it is extremely important to plan for the inevitable and put an estate plan in place that will allow the disabled individual to remain well taken care of once his or her parents pass away. The best way to do this ...

Keep Important Estate Planning Documents Up to Date Article provided by Kennedy & Associates Visit us at http://www.houstonestateplanning.com Every Texan needs to create and maintain certain legal documents in order to assure security for oneself and loved ones. At a minimum, these are some of the most important documents estate planning attorneys recommend having in place: -An Advance Health Care Directive -A Durable Power of Attorney -A will An Advance Health Care Directive provides instructions to health care professionals, to be used when the patient ...

Employers must maintain workers' compensation coverage Article provided by Sacks & Zolonz, LLP Visit us at http://www.sackszolonzdefense.com/ California employers must keep up with changes in the law that governs workers' compensation. A new wrinkle in the law went into effect on January 1, 2013. About workers' compensation California and most of the rest of the nation instituted workers' compensation programs about a hundred years ago. This "safety net" program ensures that workers receive treatment for injuries and illnesses incurred on the ...

Workplace discrimination claims trouble employers Article provided by Sacks & Zolonz, LLP Visit us at http://www.sackszolonzdefense.com/ The statistics are in from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: California ranks high among the states for the number of discrimination complaint filings in 2012. With almost 7,400 total allegations of employment discrimination within its borders, California's total came in behind only Texas and Florida. The EEOC logged 8,929 complaints from Texas and 7,940 from Florida. Types of employment discrimination The ...

What every new Connecticut business owner must know Article provided by Aeton Law Partners LLP Visit us at http://www.aetonlaw.com Although being a successful business owner is looked upon by many as the epitome of the American dream, the process of making it a reality is often grueling. If this is your dream, know that in addition to the many challenges associated with starting a business, you must clear a number of legal hurdles before seeing your hard work really pay off. Connecticut works to help start-ups Recently, Connecticut became the third state in ...

California Workers' Comp Institute reports on carpal tunnel claims Article provided by Law Offices of Thomas Hoegh Visit us at http://www.hoeghlaw.com Carpal tunnel syndrome is common work-related injury. When an individual acquires carpal tunnel syndrome through his or her work, the worker may be able to obtain workers' compensation benefits. A recent report from the California Workers' Compensation Institute provides details on workers' compensation claims for carpal tunnel syndrome in California, showing the increasing occurrence of this type of injury and the ...

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13: Which bankruptcy plan is right for me? Article provided by The Law Offices of Richard B. Rosenblatt, PC Visit us at http://www.rosenblattlaw.com If you are thinking about bankruptcy as an option for financial recovery, you should understand w method of filing is best for your particular situation. The two main types of personal bankruptcy are Chapters 7 and 13. Chapter 7 is generally used to wipe out unsecured debts like credit cards, medical bills and particular types of personal loans. Filers might be unemployed or work jobs that leave ...

Gov. Cuomo proposes major reforms to New York workers' compensation Article provided by Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. Visit us at http://www.thesilvermanfirm.com New York law requires all employers to carry workers' compensation insurance to provide medical, disability and wage loss coverage to employees who are injured in work-related accidents or who develop occupational diseases. Workers' compensation is a no-fault system, meaning that workers are entitled to compensation even if their own negligence played a role in causing the injury. In addition, ...

Georgia to consider banning hand-held cellphones while driving Article provided by Burke Lasseter LLC Visit us at http://www.burkelasseterllc.com According to recent reports from the legislature, Georgia is considering toughening its distracted driving laws. Rep. Rahn Mayo has introduced legislation that would ban drivers from using hand-held cellphones. Although the proposed legislation would ban people from using hand-held cellphones, it would allow hands-free devices. Rep. Mayo has previously tried in the past two years to gather support for a similar bill, ...

How zoning laws apply to current and future property owners Article provided by Bernstein & Feldman, P.A. Visit us at http://www.bflaw.com Cities, counties and states across the country use zoning rules to shape future property development inside their borders. Zoning laws tell property owners what they can and cannot do to develop their properties. However, zoning laws are not set in stone and owners are able to petition their local governments for an exception or challenge them if they believe zoning laws are too restrictive. Zoning law basics The aim ...